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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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