Alan Twelvetrees is a freelance writer and consultant and was formerly Lecturer in Community Work at Swansea University, Director at the Community Development Foundation, and Children and Young People Strategy Manager at Swansea Council. Russell Todd is a researcher, trainer, and writer on community development matters, as well as a project manager, digital inclusion trainer and podcast producer.
“This new edition is an important and timely updating of an extensive body of work which has been foundational material for many years. This updated volume will help to ensure that community work practice and education is responsive to changing needs and emerging issues.” Anna Clarke, International Association for Community Development ""Complete in its description of a broad range of community practice, the processes and skills required, while also being thorough in describing the frustrations, challenges and dilemmas workers face, interspersed with real life examples to provide context. It does what it says on the tin."" Ismail Karolia, University of Central Lancashire