IACD Publications
IACD has published two books through collaboration by members and drawing on conference papers. Members can purchase these at a discounted price.
Connectedness, Resilience and Empowerment: Perspectives on Community Development (edited by Dr. Daniel Muia, IACD Trustee for Sub-Saharan Africa, and Rhonda Phillips, with chapters contributed by scholars from around the globe).
This book emerged from papers presented at the WCDC 2021 Nairobi conference, exploring how community development processes and well-being influence each other and support the quality of life of communities.
The book can be purchased here: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-35744-2
International Community Development Practice (Edited by Charlie McConnell, Daniel Muia and Anna Clarke, 2022)
This book is based chapter by chapter on IACD’s International Standards for Community Development, including examples from around the world of community development practice relating to each aspect of the Standards, from putting ethics into practice, to organizing for change, and to promoting diversity and inclusion.
To purchase a copy, go to the link below - IACD members are eligible for a 20% discount.
International Community Development Practice book
Other Publications
Journey to Hopeful Futures. A Handbook
By IACD Member, Helena Kettleborough
With Journey to Hopeful Futures, Helena Kettleborough offers a transformative new approach to reimagining a world which respects and restores the natural systems on which life depends. At a time when the imminent destruction of our planet can feel overwhelming, Helena invites the reader to re-energise, re-think and embark with her on a unique journey of hopeful discovery.
A handbook providing a practical toolkit of creative exercises and personal actions to revive our lives, and the world around us.
Community Development, Social Action and Social Planning
by Alan Twelvetrees and Russell Todd
The sixth, fully updated edition of this bestselling guide links the theory and practice of community work in an insightful and relatable read for students and practitioners alike. With an accessible style, experienced author Alan Twelvetrees sets out the realities of practice in everyday community development (CD) work.
With a much-expanded section on specialist community work, the guide also features brand new sections on work in health, housing, with children, young people and those with disabilities and the changing role of IT, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic.
We are happy to include details of books published by members, which are relevant to community development practice. Contact: [email protected]