Community Development in Ireland

A new textbook introducing the theories and practices of community development in Ireland, with particular reference to the effects of social and economic policies within this context.

• This practical exploration of community development in Ireland ensures the reader will:
• understand community and social change in Ireland;
• recognise and value community development as a powerful force for social change in Ireland;
• critically appraise the policy environment influencing community development and the interrelationship between policy and practice;
• utilise the knowledge and skills necessary for effective and sustainable community development;
• determine current issues and challenges in this area and offer effective solutions to address these issues and challenges.
• Reflects the current theoretical conceptualisations, the latest policy implications, models of best practice and frameworks that are currently shaping community development projects and programmes in Ireland.
  
  
• Includes case studies that showcase examples of positive community development and bring a practical and insightful dimension to this text.
  
  
• Contains contributions from leading academics, practitioners and community groups in Ireland.

Written For:

Undergraduate and postgraduate students of:

• Youth and Community Studies
• Community Developmentand Education
• Community and Family Studies
• Rural Development
• Social Work
• Social Studies
• Social Science
• Applied Social Care
• Social Care Practice