The community development reader: History, themes and issues

Community development emerged as a recognisable occupational activity in the United Kingdom in the 1950s. Since then, whilst struggling to remain true to its basic values it has often been manipulated to serve differing policy and political purposes. This unique Reader traces its changing fortunes through a selection of readings from key writers. It will be invaluable to those pursuing community development careers, for activists, and for all those teaching, training and practising community development.

Gary Craig, School of Applied Social Sciences, University of Durham, Marjorie Mayo, Professor in Community Development, Professional and Community Education, (PACE) Goldsmiths College, University of London, Keith Popple, Faculty of Health and Social Care, London South Bank University, Mae Shaw, Department of Community Education, Moray House Institute of Education, University of Edinburgh and Marilyn Taylor