This book is brought to life through a series of narrative case studies on community development, drawn from the author's own experiences, which clearly illustrate how to apply the ideas, models, and analyses discussed. Now in its second edition, the book includes new updates in every chapter. It advocates a critical approach to community development that locates theory in practice, emphasizing its transformative rather than ameliorative potential. Grounded in the pedagogy of Paulo Freire, it will help readers gain an understanding of key community development theories.