Abstract
Community development emerged as a recognisable occupational activity in the United Kingdom in the 1950s. Since then, whilst struggling to remain true to its basic values it has often been manipulated to serve differing policy and political purposes. This unique reader traces its changing fortunes through a selection of readings from key writers. It will be invaluable to those pursuing community development careers, for activists, and for all those teaching, training and practising community development.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | The Community Development Reader: History, Themes and Issues |
| Editors | Craig Gary, Marjorie Mayo, Keith Popple |
| Place of Publication | Bristol |
| Publisher | Policy Press |
| Pages | 259-266 |
| Number of pages | 360 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-1847427045 |
| Publication status | Published - May 2011 |