Community Involvement

Theoretical Approaches and Educational Initiatives

Michelle Dunlap editor Irene Hanson Frieze editor Arthur Stukas editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Published:29th Nov '02

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Community Involvement cover

The contributors to this special issue present an overview of the recent history and trends associated with community involvement, including definitions, goals, major movements, and examples of specific models. A special emphasis is given to service-learning programs and the factors that produce beneficial outcomes for all relevant constituencies.

  • Presents an overview of the recent history and trends associated with community involvement, including definitions, goals, major movements, and examples of specific models
  • Includes discussions of the functions, processes, and theoretical underpinnings of community involvement and specific types of involvement such as community service, service-learning, and volunteerism
  • Highlights themes such as education, power relations, and motivation as they emerge from the discussion of community involvement

ISBN: 9781405107938

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 11mm

Weight: 290g

242 pages