This book is both a sequel to and expansion of Community Psychology, published in 1992. It serves as a textbook for courses on community psychology but now also includes material on inequality and health, since both are concerned with the way an individual's social setting and the systems with which they interact affect their problems and the solutions they devise. Part 1 sets the scene by locating community psychology in its historical and contemporary context. In Part 2, disempowered groups and their physical and mental health are considered. Finally in Part 3 the application of community psychology is discussed, and the ways in which marginalised people can be helped by strengthening their communities highlighted.

About the Author
Professor Jim Orford, University of Birmingham, UK

Reviews
"It provides fascinating reflection on the notion and importance of community psychology, and challenges more conventional ways of knowing about the location of problems and associated responses." (Drug and Alcohol Review, March 2009)

"This book is recommended for experienced and emerging researchers and practioners in psychology and public health, including postgraduate students. It provides a fascinating reflection on the notion and importance of community psychology, and challenges more conventional ways of knowing about the location of problems and associated responses." (Drug and Alcohol Review, March 2009)

Book Information
ISBN 9780470855942
Author Jim Orford
Format Paperback
Page Count 488
Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Weight(grams) 794g
Dimensions(mm) 247mm * 171mm * 28mm