Community development and everyday life

Purcell, R. (2012) Community development and everyday life. Community Development Journal, 47(2), pp. 266-281. (doi: 10.1093/cdj/bsq058)

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Abstract

This paper considers the limited conceptual focus of community development activity in the United Kingdom. It argues that workers need to equip themselves with a broader theoretical understanding of the world. Currently, Freire and Gramsci provide a theoretical underpinning for critical community development practice. However, it is argued that this takes us only so far. The paper suggests that community development workers could usefully apply ideas drawn from ‘theories of everyday life’. To explore how this might work in practice six, short case studies are considered.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Purcell, Mr Rod
Authors: Purcell, R.
Subjects:H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races
College/School:College of Social Sciences > School of Education > Social Justice Place and Lifelong Education
Journal Name:Community Development Journal
Publisher:Oxford University Press
ISSN:0010-3802
ISSN (Online):1468-2656
Published Online:02 February 2011

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