Robinson Jr. Jerry W., Green G.P. (eds.) Introduction to Community Development: Theory, Practice, and Service-Learning

SAGE Publications, 2011. — 372 p. — ISBN 9781412974622.This collection of work by leading community development scholars presents students with a theoretical and practical introduction to the field. The text progresses seamlessly from a theoretical overview to a historical overview to three approaches to community development (ecological, interactional, and structural-functional), then explores the practice of community development along with technical assistance, action research, evaluation research, and the role of local organizations, local leadership, and coalitions. The book concludes with critical issues, such as rural development, inner-city development, youth in community development, health care, public schools, and sustainable development. This comprehensive, introductory survey text is designed for upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in Community Development, Urban Studies, Rural Development, and Introduction to Service Learning found in departments of sociology, public administration, management, and social work.Developing Communities
A Historical View of Community Development
Community Development and Natural Landscapes
The Technical Assistance Approach
The Self-Help Approach to Community Development
The Interactional Approach to Community
The Role of Conflict in Community Development
Action Research and Evaluation in Community Development
The Role of Leadership Behaviors and Structures in Community Development
Principles of Working Together: Developing Relationships That Support Community Development Initiatives
Communities in Rural America: Current Realities and Emerging Strategies
Community Development Challenges in Inner-City Neighborhoods
Engaging Youth in Community Development
Health: A New Community Development Challenge
Schools and Community Development
Sustainable Communities: Sustainability and Community Development
Globalization and Community Development: Synergy or Disintegration