{"product_id":"the-short-guide-to-community-development","title":"The Short Guide to Community Development","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alison Gilchrist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rawat Publications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9788131605042\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 184\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn an era where community engagement and grassroots participation are more crucial than ever, this concise yet comprehensive book offers an essential introduction to community development. It traces the historical foundations of the field while addressing current trends, challenges, and the growing relevance of community initiatives in shaping public policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to serve both students and professionals, the book delves into practical applications of community development across various sectors. From influencing social change to fulfilling key policy objectives, the text illustrates the power and potential of community-based work. Written in an accessible and engaging style, it is ideal for degree courses, professional modules, and those actively working in community organising, development, and related fields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author \/ Editor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlison Gilchrist\u003c\/strong\u003e brings over 30 years of hands-on experience in community development as an activist, trainer, practitioner, and researcher. She has also worked as a manager with the Community Development Foundation and currently serves as an independent consultant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarilyn Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e, co-author, is Emeritus Professor at the University of the West of England and a Visiting Research Fellow at the Institute for Voluntary Action Research. Her extensive career spans academic research and practical implementation in the field of community development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rawat Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50002369118512,"sku":"DRG.RawatPublications_9788131605042","price":712.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/71bo37jgLQL.jpg?v=1756464431","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/the-short-guide-to-community-development","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}