The Politics Of Community Development
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Politics Power And Community Development
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Author : Meade, Rosie
language : en
Publisher: Policy Press
Release Date : 2016-01-13
Politics Power And Community Development written by Meade, Rosie and has been published by Policy Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-13 with Social Science categories.
The increasing impact of neoliberalism across the globe means that a complex interplay of democratic, economic and managerial rationalities now frame the parameters and practices of community development. This book explores how contemporary politics, and the power relations it reflects and projects, is shaping the field today. This first title in the timely Rethinking Community Development series presents unique and critical reflections on policy and practice in Taiwan, Australia, India, South Africa, Burundi, Germany, the USA, Ireland, Malawi, Ecuadorian and Peruvian Amazonia and the UK. It addresses the global dominance of neoliberalism, and the extent to which practitioners, activists and programmes can challenge, critique, engage with or resist its influence. Addressing key dilemmas and challenges being navigated by students, academics, professionals and activists, this is a vital intellectual and practical resource.
Identity Culture And The Politics Of Community Development
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Author : Stacey-Ann Wilson
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Release Date : 2015-01-12
Identity Culture And The Politics Of Community Development written by Stacey-Ann Wilson and has been published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-12 with Social Science categories.
This volume takes as its starting point that issues of identity and culture are important and relevant for community development in nearly every society. It is therefore essential that community development practitioners acknowledge both culture as well as the political necessity of incorporating cultural systems, cultural values and traditions into community development initiatives. This book argues that including identity and culture in community development design, and treating identity and culture as an intrinsic asset can be beneficial for all types of community action, from social cohesion to community economic development. This book is a rethinking and reconceptualising of “community” in an international context, and interrogates what community building, community engagement and community development could entail in this context. The contributors in this volume address identity, culture, and community development in both developing and developed countries from multidisciplinary perspectives. The chapters explore different conceptual and theoretical frameworks in analysing identity and culture in community development, and provide empirical insights on community development efforts around the globe. Furthermore, the chapters explore different community engagement processes, different development models and different stakeholder participation models and processes in an effort to demonstrate that there is no one-size-fits-all design when it comes to community development.
Ideology And Social Technology
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Author : Helen C. Abell Collection
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1969
Ideology And Social Technology written by Helen C. Abell Collection and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1969 with categories.
Community Development And The Politics Of Community
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Author : Mae Shaw
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
Community Development And The Politics Of Community written by Mae Shaw and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with categories.
In a context in which community empowerment is virtually government policy, it is hardly surprising that there is almost no area of social policy that is immune from the community treatment. Of course, this is not new, despite the zeal with which each new initiative is rolled out . In fact, sometimes it seems that policy development needs to reinvent the wheel of community every decade or so. The question, therefore, is what this ideological recycling of community tells us: first, about the meaning of the term itself; second, about its contemporary significance within the wider politics of the state. This article argues that we need to draw on those historical and theoretical resources which help us to think our way through to the contemporary context. Only an active and engaged recognition of the politics of community will enable us to get to the root of the problematic yet promising nature of community development.
Community Development And Democratic Practice
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Author : Paul Lachapelle
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2019-04-15
Community Development And Democratic Practice written by Paul Lachapelle and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04-15 with Psychology categories.
This book is the outcome of a multiyear process of participatory meetings, individual and collective writings, and insightful criticisms sponsored by the Kettering Foundation regarding the intersection of community development and democratic practice. The collective outcome from these processes is a wide range of innovative articles at the forefront of thinking about the intersections of power, participation, and engagement in the realm of community practice. The authors highlight a range of case studies that vary by location, scale, and purpose. The book serves as a heuristic framework for ‘democratic community development’ and raises several related questions about how democracy, community, and the public are constituted, and what processes, end goals, methods, and tools are to be used to further democratic community development. This book was originally published as a special issue of the journal Community Development.
Community Development As Micropolitics
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Author : Akwugo Emejulu
language : en
Publisher: Policy Press
Release Date : 2016-07-20
Community Development As Micropolitics written by Akwugo Emejulu and has been published by Policy Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-20 with Political Science categories.
Community development is routinely invoked as a practical solution to tackle a myriad of social problems, even though there is little consensus about its meaning and purpose. Through a comparative analysis of competing perspectives on community development since 1968, this book critically examines the contradictory ideas and practices that have shaped this field in the US and the UK. This approach exposes a problematic politics that have far-reaching consequences for those committed to working for social justice. This accessible book offers an alternative model for thinking about the politics of community development and so will appeal to academics, postgraduate students and community development workers.
Urban Problems And Community Development
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Author : Ronald F. Ferguson
language : en
Publisher: Brookings Institution Press
Release Date : 2011-01-01
Urban Problems And Community Development written by Ronald F. Ferguson and has been published by Brookings Institution Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-01-01 with Business & Economics categories.
In recent years, concerned governments, businesses, and civic groups have launched ambitious programs of community development designed to halt, and even reverse, decades of urban decline. But while massive amounts of effort and money are being dedicated to improving the inner-cities, two important questions have gone unanswered: Can community development actually help solve long-standing urban problems? And, based on social science analyses, what kinds of initiatives can make a difference? This book surveys what we currently know and what we need to know about community development's past, current, and potential contributions. The authors--economists, sociologists, political scientists, and a historian--define community development broadly to include all capacity building (including social, intellectual, physical, financial, and political assets) aimed at improving the quality of life in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods. The book addresses the history of urban development strategies, the politics of resource allocation, business and workforce development, housing, community development corporations, informal social organizations, schooling, and public security.
Understanding Community
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Author : Peter Somerville
language : en
Publisher: Policy Press
Release Date : 2016-04-25
Understanding Community written by Peter Somerville and has been published by Policy Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-25 with Social Science categories.
This substantially revised edition of a highly topical text draws upon theory from Marx and Bourdieu to offer a clearer understanding of community in capitalist society. The book takes a more critical look at the literature on community, community development and the politics of community, and applies this critical approach to themes introduced in the first edition on economic development, learning, health and social care, housing, and policing, taking into account the changes in policy that have taken place, particularly in the UK, since the first edition was written. It will be a valuable resource for researchers and students of social policy, sociology and politics as well as areas of housing and urban studies.
Community Development And Public Administration Theory
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Author : Ashley E. Nickels
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-04-17
Community Development And Public Administration Theory written by Ashley E. Nickels and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-04-17 with Political Science categories.
The concept of community development is often misunderstood, holding different meanings across different academic disciplines. Moreover, the concept of community development has been historically abstracted, not only in the way the concept has been conceptualized in academic studies, but also by the way in which practitioners use the term in the vernacular. Departing from traditional definitions of community development, this volume applies the New Public Service (NPS) perspective of Public Administration to community development to illustrate how public administrators and public managers can engage in community development planning and implementation that results in more equitable and sustainable long-term outcomes. This book will be of interest to practitioners and researchers in public administration/management, public administration theory, community development, economic development, urban sociology, urban politics, and urban planning.
Populism Democracy And Community Development
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Author : Kenny, Sue
language : en
Publisher: Policy Press
Release Date : 2020-12-02
Populism Democracy And Community Development written by Kenny, Sue and has been published by Policy Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-02 with Social Science categories.
Using international perspectives and case studies, this book discusses the relationships between community development and populism in the context of today’s widespread crisis of democracy. It investigates the development, meanings and manifestations of contemporary forms of populism and explores the synergies and contradictions between the values and practices of populism and community development. Contributors examine the ways that the ascendancy of right-wing populist politics is influencing the landscapes within which community development is located and they offer new insights on how the field can understand and respond to the challenges of populism.