Contradictions and Assumptions in Community Development.

Kotze, D. A.

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ERIC Number: EJ346608

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1987

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Contradictions and Assumptions in Community Development.

Kotze, D. A.

Community Development Journal, v22 n1 p31-35 Jan 1987

The author states that there are inherent contradictions and assumptions in community development (CD) theory and practice. Contradictions spring from a tendency to apply CD on an inappropriate level and for incorrect purposes. Assumptions spring from CD's Western cultural origins. (CH)

Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Development, Community Size, Participative Decision Making, Social Change

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General

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Language: English

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