Many rural areas in the United States find themselves struggling to build local assets and create wealth, and, when this wealth is created, they often struggle to hold on it. Previous approaches to co
The national recession forced many communities to examine new and innovative ways to promote local economic development, resulting in long-term community changes. New techniques and approaches were us
This book brings together several systems-level approaches to the consideration of the interaction of livelihood choices, natural resource management and participatory action research on sustainable d
The role of economic development in communities is multi-faceted, having an array of impacts and implications. This volume explores the relationships between economic development and community develop
The development of leadership capacities addresses a vital and continuing need in communities and organizations as they attempt to adapt to a wide range of social, economic, environmental, and politic
In celebration of cooperatives’ contributions to community development processes and outcomes worldwide, the United Nations designated 2012 as the Year of the Cooperative. Today, as in the past, coope
Food has become an essential component in community development practice. Whether in reference to building a local or regional food system or addressing food insecurity, food has become a focus in com
As the rates of chronic diseases, like diabetes, asthma and obesity skyrocket, research is showing that the built environment – the way our cities and towns are developed – contributes to the epidemic
This far-reaching/ contemporary new Encyclopedia examines/ explores the lives/ experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender/ Queer (LGBTQ) individuals, focusing on the contexts/ forces that shap
What creates corporate reputations/ how should organizations respond? Corporate reputation is a growing research field in disciplines as diverse as communication, management, marketing, industrial/ or
How can you help children to develop a love of reading/ books? Which books are the best ones to use in primary teaching? How do you make the most of children's literature in teaching across the curric
The SAGE Handbook of Global Policing examines/ critically retraces the field of policing studies by posing/ exploring a series of fundamental questions to do with the concept/ institutions of policing
Keen to succeed in today’s competitive job market? Want to learn how to make the most of longer-term graduate career development opportunities? This handy guide is the gateway to help you understand t
Social work in the 21st century is facing great change/ upheaval in a period of Government austerity measures. From worsening pay rates to limited resources, these are increasingly challenging times i
"This book is written by one of the leading experts on assessment. It contains the deep knowledge/ understanding that comes with knowing a subject inside out; but Jan Dubiel’s approach is very practic
A comparative analysis of two contrasting strategies in the implementation of Community Natural Resource Management (CNRM) programmes in Gujarat/ Madhya Pradesh This book examines whether the introduc
Can indigenous healing practices be integrated with medical treatment to promote public health care service in India? This book offers a holistic concept of health, encompassing the four major domains
Survey Methodology is becoming a more structured field of research, deserving of more/ more academic attention. The SAGE Handbook of Survey Methodology explores both the increasingly scientific endeav
In view of Prabhat Patnaik’s role in advocating progressive reforms/ ideas in the global economy, this volume, in his honour, questions conventional thinking in mainstream economics/ policy. This book
An ethnographic study on internal travel analysed through the perspectives of Sinhala tourists going from the South to the war-ravaged North. Warzone Tourism in Sri Lanka explores travellers’ narrativ
