Community Development: A Critical and Radical Approach

"Community Development: A Critical and Radical Approach" is an important non-fiction book that addresses the challenges and opportunities in the field of community development. At a time when the principles of social justice are threatened by the rise of the far right, this book offers new perspectives and approaches to counteract growing economic inequalities. The author, Margaret Ledwith, draws on the theories of Freire and Gramsci to develop a deep understanding of current societal challenges. The third, fully updated edition connects theory and practice in an engaging way by incorporating international case studies, cartoons, and summaries of key concepts. This book is a valuable resource for students of community development and related disciplines who are committed to social and ecological justice.