Communities for Social Change has been described as a ‘timely’ and ‘well-illustrated’ text. It draws on a range of multi-disciplinary theoretical and practice focussed work to articulate the need for social change by challenging oppression and inequality faced by many young people and communities. This book will be useful to anyone who is interested in creating and sustaining social justice by refocussing on collective rights and participation.

Book Launch Invite

Communities for Social Change: Practicing Social Justice and Equality in Youth and Community Work

by Dr. Annette Coburn and Dr. Sinéad Gormally

Launch Event – Tuesday 24th October 2017, 4pm-6pm

Queen Margaret Union, 22 University Gardens, Glasgow, G12 8QN

This book:

• Is a 'must read' for academics and practitioners interested in challenging oppression or inequality;
• Draws on educational, sociological,and psychological perspectives, to set community practices within a context for learning that is conversational, critical and informal;
• Challenges its readers to refocus on process, participation and collective rights, in order to create and sustain social justice and facilitate social change. 

RSVP: To confirm attendance at this event, please email: [email protected] by Tuesday 17th October 2017

If you need any more info, do let me know.

Best wishes,

Sinéad

Dr. Sinéad Gormally
Senior Lecturer in Community Development and Adult Education
Undergraduate Programme Co-Ordinator for BA Community Development
University of Glasgow
Email: [email protected]