Community Work
Theory into Practice
Karen McArdle author Sue Briggs author Kirsty Forrester author Ed Garrett author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Bristol University Press
Published:5th Feb '24
Should be back in stock very soon
Written by community workers from diverse contexts, this highly accessible guide equips practitioners and students working in a range of community settings to make the best use of theory in their work. The book focuses on the hope, excitement and possibilities that contemporary theory brings to practice and is essential reading for all those concerned with social justice, inclusion and equality.
Drawing on voices from across the world, influential thinking, both old and new, is applied to the practice that underpins work with individuals, groups and communities. The book will inform and enhance practice for a wide range of students and professionals working in community contexts such as community development, adult education, youth work, community health and social work.
"The practitioners/authors invite engagement in the vibrant relationship between values, practice and theory. A grounded community work text for sharing and using!" Frances Crawford, University of New England
"An urgent call to action in time of crisis! Read it! Discuss it! Use it to provoke wide-ranging conversations about theory in action. As the authors say, ‘We all need to be political'." Margaret Ledwith, University of Cumbria
“An excellent guide for contemporary practice in community development, throwing a new light on age-old issues faced by communities across a wide spectrum. It showcases social work theory to social action from practitioners through collaboration to create change.” Sonia Garcha, International Association for Community Development
ISBN: 9781447365327
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298 pages