Working with Rural Communities

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Working with Rural Communities
Authors and Contributors      By (author) David Francis
By (author) Paul Henderson
SeriesPractical Social Work Series
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:174
Dimensions(mm): Height 216,Width 138
Category/GenreBusiness and management
ISBN/Barcode 9780333551462
ClassificationsDewey:361.809173
Audience
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations references, index

Publishing Details

Publisher Palgrave Macmillan
Imprint Palgrave Macmillan
Publication Date 24 March 1992
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

'a host of eminently sensible practical suggestions...the strength of this book is both that it explores with some rigour the meaning of 'rural', of 'community' and of 'development' and that it has clearly in view the practical needs of the lone, inexperienced field worker...' Community Development Journal Vol. 28 No. 2, 1993P '...deserves to become an essential reference book for all those with an interest in rural community work' Adage Pural communities are facing increasing and contrasting problems, with high levels of unemployment or conflict arising from suburbanisation and the arrival of newcomers. This book provides a strategic framework for dealing with these issues, with an innovatory model for planning and practising rural community work. It is relevant to work in all types of areas and for a wide range of agencies, identifying key management and evaluating tasks. Important connections are made between existing knowledge and worker's own experiences. Concluding with a review of policies this is an invaluable guide for rural community work students and professionals.