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Explores how helping professionals effectively work in the community.Community Organization: Theory and Practice provides readers with the theories, tools and strategies needed to organize effective, participatory change efforts in communities. Readers will learn how these theories inform and can help direct the type of organizing that will work best for a specific community based on its personality, needs, and resources. Community Organization is designed as both a textbook and a reference guide for professionals in the helping field.Designed to help students advance their knowledge, values, and skills, the Standards for Excellence Series assists students in associated CSHSE's National Standards to all levels of human service practice. The Standards for Excellence grid at the start of the book provides a quick view of the CSHSE Standards addressed in each chapter.For courses in Community Practice.Pearson eText is an easy-to-use digital textbook that you can purchase on your own or instructors can assign for their course. The mobile app lets you keep on learning, no matter where your day takes you, even offline. You can also add highlights, bookmarks, and notes in your Pearson eText to study how you like.NOTE: This ISBN is for the Pearson eText access card. Pearson eText is a fully digital delivery of Pearson content. Before purchasing, check that you have the correct ISBN. To register for and use Pearson eText, you may also need a course invite link, which your instructor will provide. Follow the instructions provided on the access card to learn more.
This text investigates the theoretical frameworks and practical methodologies required for professionals to facilitate participatory change within diverse community settings. Authors Joanna McKnight Plummer and Joyce McKnight leverage their expertise in human services to bridge the gap between academic theory and field-based application. The book provides a structured approach for assessing community needs, identifying local resources, and implementing strategies that align with established professional standards for excellence in human service practice.
What You Will Find
The text serves as a structured pedagogical resource, emphasizing the application of academic concepts to real-world human service environments. Its integration of professional standards makes it a standard reference for students and practitioners seeking to formalize their approach to community-based work.
Page Count:
408
Publication Date:
2014-04-18
Publisher:
Pearson
ISBN-10:
0205887384
ISBN-13:
9780205887385
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