In this second edition of a bestselling book, the authors' unique,
holistic and radical perspective on participatory practice has been
updated to reflect advances made in the past decade, the impact of
neoliberalism and austerity, and the challenges of climate change and
the pandemic. Bridging the divide between community development ideas
and practice, over half of this innovative book comprises new content
with updated features including: - reflective questions - key points
highlighted throughout each chapter - a glossary of terms The authors
argue that transformative practice begins with everyday stories about
people's lives and that practical theory generated from these narratives
is the best way to inform both policy and practice. This long-awaited
new edition will be of interest to academics and community-based
practitioners working in a range of settings, including health and
education.