Community empowerment
Subtitle: a reader in participation and development
By: edited by Gary Craig and Marjorie Mayo.
Contributors: Craig, Gary.; Mayo, Marjorie.
Series: Experiences of grassroots development
Publisher: Zed Books
Published: 1995
Place of publication: London; Atlantic Highlands, N.J
Language: eng
Number of pages: 229
Subjects: Community development.
Description: This book reviews contemporary campaigns for community participation and empowerment with examples from Europe, the USA, Australia, South and Southeast Asia, Latin America and Africa. It critically assesses developments in the 'mixed economy of welfare' in terms of their relevance for self-help and community participation. It also considers the concept of empowerment and its relation to public policy and developments within social movements.

The case studies demonstrate the continuing struggle of communities to take more control over the key issues they confront, including poverty and the impact of international economic restructuring.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.