This text examines community work, analyzing its varying theoretical base and practical application. After discussing the development of community work, the author considers a number of contemporary themes and issues. He draws on a range of key concepts and on the experiences of emerging social movements. He also encourages the extension of community work training and supports the efforts made to establish a national validated qualification. This book is intended to be of interest to students, educators, practitioners and policy-makers in the fields of community work, youth and community work, social work and social policy. It will also be of interest to those in occupations such as housing management, co-operative development and advice and advocacy who are developing their services along community work lines.

Author Biography

The Author Keith Popple is a Senior Lecturer in Social Policy in the Department of Applied Social Science, University of Plymouth. He has substantial experience in different community work settings. A member of the editorial board and Reviews Editor of the international quarterly Community Development Journal, his books include Community Work in the 1990's (edited with Sidney Jacobs) Spokesman, 1994.