Community practice skills : local to global perspectives /
Gamble, Dorothy N.
Weil, Marie,1941-
New York : Columbia University Press,
c2010.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Communities and community practice in local to global contexts -- Conceptual frameworks and models for community practice -- Evolution of values, concepts, and community practice approaches -- Theories and perspectives for community practice -- Neighborhood and community organizing -- Organizing functional communities -- Social, economic, and sustainable development -- Inclusive program development -- Communities and social planning -- Building effective coalitions -- Political and social action -- Movements for progressive change -- The challenges for community practice ahead.
Community-based social services.
Community organization.
Community development.