Abstract
The Handbook of Community Practice is the first volume in this field,
encompassing community development, organizing, planning, and social change, and
the first community practice text that provides in-depth treatment of
globalization—including its impact on communities in the United States and in
international development work. The Handbook is grounded in
participatory and empowerment practice including social change, social and
economic development, feminist practice, community-collaboratives, and
engagement in diverse communities. It utilizes the social development
perspective and employs analyses of persistent poverty, policy practice, and
community research approaches as well as providing strategies for advocacy and
social and legislative action.