Skills in Neighbourhood Work is a practice textbook. It explains the skills, knowledge and techniques needed by community workers and other practitioners to work effectively in and with communities. While the principles and methods it describes have stood the test of time, the political, economic and social changes which have taken place since the book was first published have made a new edition essential. Completely rewritten and updated, the third edition retains all the practical information needed by the student or practitioner but sets it in the contemporary context. It includes a European perspective and views from America and Australia.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1. Some ideas around which the book is organised 2. Entering the neighbourhood 3. Getting to know the neighbourhood 4. What next? Needs, goals and roles 5. Making contacts and bringing people together 6. Forming and building organisations 7. Helping to clarify goals and priorities 8. Keeping the organisation going 9. Dealing with friends and enemies 10. Leavings and endings