A4 - Annotated Bibliography - Community Development
1. - Introducing Social Change
Arensberg, C. M., & Niehoff, A. H. (2012). Introducing social change - A manual for community development (2nd ed.). Piscataway, NJ: Aldine Transactions.
Link: Amazon
Publication date: 2012
ISBN: 978-0-202-36278-6
Format: Book
Cost: $35.95
Frequency: N/A (2nd of 2 editions)
Description: Introducing Social Change is an analysis of community and economic development which uses the paragon examples of Western Europe and U.S. to demonstrate how neighborhoods and communities can provoke positive change despite their shortcomings and obstacles. It touches on the subject of immigrant/migrant assimilation, and the positive aspects of heterogenous integration, including
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He has also contributed his consulting, writing, and teaching on the intersections between culture, art, community building, civic engagement, urban design, town planning, and the active use of public space. This background makes him a prime resource in the field of community building. It is broken into three parts-- The first is an analysis of research and ideas for community development, and an explanation of the principles. The second is exemplary data pulled from usable strategies that can be used in most any situation, each reinforced with successful real life case studies from different neighborhoods, cities, and states. Lastly, a six-step guide illustrates the best method for putting these strategies into use. The book walks through each step with support and examples, and provides links and resources across the country that can be of use to a budding …show more content…
While a majority of members are in the U.S., the list entails members representing 32 total countries. Members are offered opportunities to learn what's new in the profession, to exchange ideas, and obtain the most current research and reference information available and to share professional expertise. Also with membership comes access to in-field job opportunities, and a network that records and recognizes contributions and achievements in community development, allowing for a useful reference point for in-field job