Skills in Neighbourhood Work is a practice textbook. It explains the
skills, knowledge and techniques needed by community workers and other
practitioners to work effectively in and with communities.
While the principles and methods it describes have stood the test of
time, the political, economic and social changes which have taken place
since the book was first published have made new editions essential.
Rewritten and updated to include new practice examples, this fifth
edition retains all the practical information needed by the student or
practitioner but sets it in the contemporary context. Including a
European perspective and views from North America and Australia, it
covers:
Starting, supporting and ending work with community groups
Evaluation
Data collection
Goals and priorities
Making contacts
Group work
Helping groups work with other organisations.
This invaluable textbook is essential reading for students and
practitioners of community work.