Dissertation
An exploration of the relationship between structure and community development practice: Towards a Theory of Structural Community Development
Doctor of Philosophy, University of Queensland
2012
Abstract
Community Development is a complex and highly contested social practice and professional field. This practitioner research explores structural aspects of practice using a two-staged process of investigation with twenty-two experienced Australian community development practitioners. The research project explored how concepts within the literature are being used or re-theorised in everyday practice. Findings suggest that Structural Community Development is underpinned by a multi-faceted theory and a normative model for social change is presented. The model includes three frameworks: Structural Connecting, Structural Shaping and Structural Politicking, which together add to propositional knowledge about how structural disadvantage can be alleviated.
Details
- Title
- An exploration of the relationship between structure and community development practice: Towards a Theory of Structural Community Development
- Authors
- Athena Lathouras (Author) - University of Queensland
- Awarding institution
- University of Queensland
- Degree awarded
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99450225902621
- Output Type
- Dissertation
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