The Politics of Community Work and Practice

by Catherine Durose

Community work is often dismissed even by its own advocates. Often seen as agents for the delivery of services, community workers have been accused of becoming depoliticized in their response. In a climate of criticism and cuts, many feel that community work has lost its sense of purpose and direction at a time when it has never been more vital. As governments seek to find more effective ways to engage with communities, to help them meet their own...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1447330757
• ISBN13: 9781447330752
• Release Date: September 2018
• Publisher: Policy Press
• Length: 208 Pages