The fully updated third edition of this bestselling book offers a radical approach to community development. Building on the theories of Gramsci and Freire, new ideas are introduced which offer an inspiring approach to practice for all those committed to social and environmental justice. Neoliberalism has created a dangerous escalation of economic inequalities with inevitable environmental consequences. Practice needs to be informed by analyses of power, and links are made using international case studies, cartoons, and key concept summaries.

About the Author
Margaret Ledwith lives in Lancaster where she is Emeritus Professor of Community Development and Social Justice at the University of Cumbria. She is also a coordinator of the international Collaborative Action Research Network.

Reviews
"Europe currently faces many challenges: poverty, inequality, migration, increased racism, xenophobia and populism, the democratic deficit and the environmental crisis. Ledwith makes sense of these and promotes critically reflective community development practice." Alex Downie, European Community Development Network
"A passionate and wide-ranging overview of the events and ideas that have brought us to this moment, and a challenge to community development to change the story." Rebekah Goddard, UK Community Foundations.
"With inspiring case studies and provocative questions, this is essential reading for anyone who dreams of creating a more just and equitable society." Rosemary Moreland, University of Ulster.
"Neoliberalism desperately needs challenging and this important book provides an incisive and compelling account of how it can be done. Essential reading for all those interested in this vital area of theory and practice." Steve Rogowski, Social Worker



Book Information
ISBN 9781447348177
Author Margaret Ledwith
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint Policy Press
Publisher Policy Press