Introduction to Community Development: Theory, Practice, and Service-Learning
- ISBN-10
- 1412974623
- ISBN-13
- 9781412974622
- Category
- Business & Economics
- Pages
- 315
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011
- Publisher
- SAGE
- Authors
- Gary Paul Green, Jerry W. Robinson, Jr.
Description
Introduction to Community Development provides students of community and economic development with a theoretical and practical introduction to the field of community development. Bringing together leading scholars in the field of community development, the book follows the curriculum needs in offering a progression from theory to practice, beginning with a theoretical overview, an historical overview, and the various approaches to community development.
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