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Community development is a field of study that deals with the development of communities, both locally and internationally. The book Community Development In An Uncertain World: Vision Analysis And Practice deals with the concept of community development on a local and international scale in the context of globalisation and postcolonial theory. It introduces the foundational theories of community development and explains their importance in shaping solutions to uniquely modern issues. The book is written in an accessible, engaging style and is an essential resource for students and professionals in the human services.
In Community Development in an Uncertain World, Jim Ife draws on the principles of social justice, ecological responsibility and post-Enlightenment and Indigenous perspectives to advance new holistic approaches to community development. The book explores the concept of community development on a local and international scale in the context of globalisation and postcolonial theory. Students will gain the essential skills and practical understanding required to navigate the existing managerial environment and cultivate new community practices. This new edition incorporates current research into community development and includes important new work on 'alternative visions' for a sustainable and just future. It introduces the foundational theories of community development and explains their importance in shaping solutions to uniquely modern issues. Readers are encouraged to critically engage with the material through the accompanying discussion questions. Written in an accessible, engaging style, this text is an essential resource for students and professionals in the human services.
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