Community Development Theory

Author: Xu Yongxiang
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Publish Date: 2000-01-01
Features: This book is one of the results of the author's recent research on community theory and practice. It is divided into 8 chapters and two main parts: Appendices. The author first discusses the significance of the topic "community development" for sociological research and social work practice from the perspective of a comparative study of Chinese and Western history. He analyzes the basic types of communities and the historical inevitability of the transformation of "sub-communities" under China's planned economy system into modern communities. Then, he conducts in-depth research and exploration on fundamental issues in the current construction of Chinese communities, such as community planning and development guidance, community social services, community social security, the role of the government in community management, and community participation and social autonomy. This book can serve as a professional textbook or teaching reference for sociology, social work, and related disciplines in higher education institutions. It can also be used as a professional reading material for government and party leaders, community managers, professional social workers, and researchers. The book analyzes the basic types of communities and the origin of China's street communities, discusses the "sub-communities" under China's planned economy system and their historical inevitability of transforming into modern communities, and then conducts research and exploration on fundamental issues such as community social services and community social security.