POLI07004 2022 Community Development & Local Government

This module will explore the principles of community development, incorporating both its economic, political, social and cultural contexts and the philosophies and practices that underpin it. On one hand community development can be described as collective engagement, a process of bringing people together to achieve a common goal, on the other hand it can be described as a force for empowerment, encouraging shared capacity building, enhancing social capital and developing structures of participative governance. This module will introduce the principles and practices and provide students with an understanding of contemporary debates in community development.

The module also addresses questions around the role of local government in Ireland today, its policy development and administrative duties and explores the dynamic between the forces of representative and participative democracy at a local level.

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.

In the fourth edition of this book Alan Twelvetrees has brought thoroughly up to date his international best seller Community Work. He describes both theory and practice in a highly readable and honest way, drawing on his own professional experience and mistakes and addressing the needs of community workers at field level, of managers, and of students. The section on specialist community work has been expanded and updated, while the last chapter, again drawing on practice, presents a well worked out case for placing community work at the center of neighborhood renewal, and is a "must" for urban and rural regeneration professionals.

A new textbook introducing the theories and practices of community development in Ireland, with particular reference to the effects of social and economic policies within this context. This practical exploration of community development in Ireland ensures the reader will: understand community and social change in Ireland; recognise and value community development as a powerful force for social change in Ireland; critically appraise the policy environment influencing community development and the interrelationship between policy and practice; utilise the knowledge and skills necessary for effective and sustainable community development; determine current issues and challenges in this area and offer effective solutions to address these issues and challenges. Reflects the current theoretical conceptualisations, the latest policy implications, models of best practice and frameworks that are currently shaping community development projects and programmes in Ireland. Includes case studies that showcase examples of positive community development and bring a practical and insightful dimension to this text. Contains contributions from leading academics, practitioners and community groups in Ireland. Written For: Undergraduate and postgraduate students of: Youth and Community Studies Community Developmentand Education Community and Family Studies Rural Development Social Work Social Studies Social Science Applied Social Care Social Care Practice

Interest in the topic of community and how local communities can be supported to take control of their lives, services and environment continues to ride high on the public agenda in many parts of the world. Now in its second edition, this invaluable guide provides an introduction to community development, its origins and the different forms it takes. It has been updated to reflect developments in policy and practice, as well as recent debates about the changing nature of community development itself. Crucially, it explores how community development can be applied in different policy areas, examines trends and the challenges it faces. Accessibly written, this is essential reading for students studying a degree or taking a module in this field, as well as those already involved in community development and community organising.

This updated and expanded second edition of a bestselling text develops critiques of the changing context and identifies challenges faced by community development.

This book defines the current identity of community studies, provides a critical but reliable introduction to its key concepts, and is an engaging guide to the key social research methods used by community researchers and practitioners. Concise but clear, it caters for the needs of those interested in community studies by offering cross-referenced, accessible overviews of the key theoretical issues that have the most influence on community studies today. It incorporates all of the important frames of reference including those which are theoretical, research focused, practice and policy oriented, political, and concerned about the place of community in everyday life.

Jackson, A. & O’Doherty, C. (2012) Community Development in Ireland: Theory, Policy & Practice. Gill & MacMillan: Dublin.

Ledwith, M. (2011) Community Development: A Critical Approach (2nd.ed). Polity Press: Bristol.

Powell, F. & Geoghegan (2004) The Politics of Community Development: Reclaiming Civil Society or Reinventing Governance. A & A Farmar: Dublin.

Twelvetrees, A. (2008) Community Work. Palgrave Macmillan: UK

Hawtin, M. & Percy-Smith, J. (2007) Community Profiling: A Practical Guide. Open University Press: Maidenhead, England.

Callinan, M(2018) Local Government in the Republic of Ireland. Dublin:IPA

Community Work Ireland -http://eucdn.net/members/community-workers-co-operative/

Social Justice Ireland - https://www.socialjustice.ie/

Pobal Maps - https://maps.pobal.ie/

CSO Data - https://www.cso.ie/en/index.html

Airo All-Ireland Research Observatory - https://airo.maynoothuniversity.ie/

Western Development Commission - https://westerndevelopment.ie/

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