1st Edition
Community Change in Action A Roadmap for Students
PART I – Build Connections to Identity, Culture, and Community
Chapter 1: Community Development & Social Change
Chapter 2: Leadership for Generation Z
Chapter 3: The Importance of Personal Perseverance in Creating Change
Chapter 4: The Five Key Assets of ABCD for Gen Z
PART II – A Step-By-Step Roadmap To Change
Chapter 5: The Plan – Step 1: Find Your Passion
Chapter 6: The Plan – Step 2: Skill Acquisition
Chapter 7: The Plan – Step 3: Specialized Knowledge
Chapter 8: The Plan – Step 4: Bringing It Together Through Asset Mapping
Chapter 9: The Plan – Step 5: Operationalize With Action Planning
Part III – Develop Skills & Opportunities to Lead Change
Chapter 10: Collaboration for Change
Chapter 11: Social Change Through Social Media
Matt Lyttle, Sarah Young, and Carly Redding
Chapter 12: Careers as Agents for Change
Chapter 13: Case Study Examples
Biography
Sarah L. Young, Ph.D., is a Professor of Public Administration at Kennesaw State University.
Carly L. Redding, Ph.D, is a Professor and Department Coordinator for the Department of Sociology and Human Services at the University of North Georgia.
"We are at a global inflection point educationally, socially, and politically. What Drs. Young and Redding do in this ever so timely and necessary book is remind us of three things: first, the importance of caring about what is happening locally and globally; second, they provide real lived examples of what can be done; and third, they stress the centrality of working with and within communities. Read it, share it, and act on its core message and values.
John Diamond, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of Public Policy and Professional Practice, Edge Hill University UK
"Dr. Redding and Young’s community development textbook provides a much-needed addition to the field and the classroom. With real-world examples and doable steps, this book will energize students as they see how to make a difference with their careers and in their communities. This is the kind of textbook that students keep well beyond the semester’s end. They will learn how to clarify a unique vision, build a powerful network, map out a career, and put into action significant community development and social change."
Mary A. Carney, Ph.D., Senior Director of Faculty and Leadership Development, Office of Faculty Affairs, University of Georgia
"This book takes the unique approach of targeting socially minded young adults and provides a comprehensive approach to utilize their passion for social change to implement large-scale transformations within communities. The strength of the book is really in the operationalizing section, which provides the reader with the crucial steps of making an action plan, ways to consider resources, and even how to leverage social media to assist in creating change."
Roger Runquist, Ph.D., Director of Center for Teaching, Learning and Leadership, University of North Georgia
