Community Development in an Uncertain World by Jim Ife

Community Development in an Uncertain World by Jim Ife

Community Development in an Uncertain World provides a comprehensive and lively introduction to modern community development. The book explores the interrelated frameworks of social justice, ecological responsibility and post-Enlightenment thinking, drawing on various sources including the wisdom of indigenous peoples. Recognising the increasing complexity and uncertainty of the times in which we live, Jim Ife promotes a holistic approach to community development and emphasises the different dimensions of human community: social, economic, political, cultural, environmental, spiritual, personal and survival. The first section of the book examines the major theories and concepts that underpin community development. This includes a discussion of core principles: change and wisdom 'from below', the importance of process and valuing diversity. The second section focuses on practical elements, such as community work roles and essential skills. The final chapters discuss the problematic context of much contemporary practice and offer vision and hope for the future.

Ife, Jim: - Emeritus Professor Jim Ife holds adjunct positions at the Centre for Human Rights Education at Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Western Australia, at the Centre for Citizenship and Human Rights at Deakin University and at Victoria University, Melbourne, Victoria.

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ISBN 13	9781107628496
ISBN 10	1107628490
Title	Community Development in an Uncertain World
Author	Jim Ife
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Cambridge University Press
Year published	2013-08-05
Number of pages	440
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