Speaks to the realities of doing community work, often in difficult situations. A strong emphasis on the personal/professional development aspects of community practice, mostly ignored by other writers. Updates with regard to current issues : for instance, chapters/sections on information technology, many different dimensions of community practice, the climate emergency, and community responses to Covid 19- Students and practitioners of community work and development, youth work, adult education and work with children and families; - Teachers and researchers of community work and practice; - Policy makers.The sixth, fully updated edition of this bestselling guide links the theory and practice of community work in an insightful and relatable read for students and practitioners alike. With an accessible style, authors Alan Twelvetrees and Russell Todd set out the realities of practice in everyday community development (CD) work. With a much-expanded section on specialist community work, the guide also features brand new sections on work in health, housing, with children, young people and those with disabilities and the changing role of IT and digital technologies, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. This edition features: • clear ‘how to’ guides for a variety of CD-related practice; • case studies; • end of chapter discussion points; • signposts to digital resources; • glossary. This classic text provides a comprehensive overview of the knowledge required to work in community practice in the UK and abroad and is essential for anyone studying or working in the field.The sixth, fully updated edition of this bestselling guide links the theory and practice of community work in an insightful and relatable read for students and practitioners alike. The textbook features brand new sections on work in health, housing, with children, young people and those with disabilities and the changing role of IT, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic.