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In Chap. 1, we describe the evolution of the field and the complex, multi-sector nature of community development work. The chapter reviews the changing economic and social factors which have stressed the condition of America’s communities and altered the support system for the sector which has resulted in the need for a different approach—one that works across sectors and is built collaboration with organizations with complementary competencies. The chapter also lays out the goals for the book, presents key questions for the field, and highlights the content of each of the following chapters.
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Zdenek, R.O., Walsh, D. (2017). The Important Work of Community Development. In: Navigating Community Development. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/978-1-137-47701-9_2
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