| Community Development in Action: Putting Freire Into Practice Contributor(s): Ledwith, Margaret (Author) |
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ISBN: 1847428762 ISBN-13: 9781847428769 Publisher: Policy Press OUR PRICE: $115.85 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare - Social Science | Social Work - Political Science | Public Policy - City Planning & Urban Development |
| Dewey: 307.14 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.9" W x 9.6" (1.10 lbs) 208 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In a world in which social divisions are widening not lessening, it is essential for community development, or any other practice committed to social justice and sustainability, to understand how power works at every level, from grassroots projects to movements for change. This exciting and practical book is filled to the brim with useful ideas for busy practitioners. Building on the work of Paulo Freire, theories are presented in interesting and straightforward ways to provide an everyday reference for practice. Contained in these pages is all you need to give your practice a critical edge |
Contributor Bio(s): Ledwith, Margaret: - Margaret Ledwith is emeritus professor of community development and social justice at the University of Cumbria and a coordinator of the Collaborative Action Research Network. |
