Critically examine the concept of ‘community’ in relation to virtual community. It is difficult to examine the concept of ‘community’ as the term ‘community’ is used in a very wide sense to refer to many different figurations of people (Bell & Newby‚ 1974)‚ thus generating a large number of separate definitions (Stacey‚ 1969). In order to gain an understanding of what ‘community’ really means it is important to consider the history of its usage. The term originated in the fourteenth century and
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Sometimes communities have to be resettled‚ with government sanction‚ in order for important mineral deposits to be accessed. This can cause controversy and divisions in the communities concerned. International best practice sets out a number of key stages in such a process including the need for structured consultation‚ fair compensation and the importance of restoring and enhancing the livelihoods of people in their new locations. Recently Anglo American has had to undertake two such relocations
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|Sustainability in Community Organisations | | |a literature review | Foreword The Research and Evaluation Services Team of the Department of Internal Affairs conducted this literature review to inform and support its work with communities. The project looked at
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INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MODULE CD 121 Compiled by ESTHER ZALINGANIRA SAYENDA Page 2 | Blantyre International University CD 121 Page 2 of 2 Blantyre International University PRIVATE BAG 98 BLANTYRE MALAWI (265) E-mail: eszalie@gmail.com Cell: (+265888905666) ©2012 Programme: Bachelor of Community Development. Department: Community Development Course Title: Introduction to Community Development Course Code: CD 121 Course
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Community Health in Winchester California NUR/405- Healthy Communities: Theory and Practice Karen Harriman April 20‚ 2015 Lee Moquin Introduction to the Family and Community Introduction of the Family: Six family members Two of the children have history of Asthma‚ Status Asthmaticus One family member has issues with Obesity All family members have issues with Knowledge Deficit Introduction to their Community of Winchester California Racial disparities: Health concerns:
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James Paul Gee defines discourse communities as a way of life‚ which consolidates with language and texts (Gee‚ 274). He goes to say that discourses are used to create meaning to activities or to “get things done or not” (Gee‚ 275). According to Swales‚ there are six characteristics in order to be entitled a discourse community. The characteristics are as following: "[It has] A broadly agreed set of common public goals‚ [It has] mechanisms of intercommunication among its members (such as newsletters
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A community is a group of people who live in the same area and share common interests‚ needs‚ resources‚ and environment. These communities also can be described as the area in which they live such as towns‚ cities‚ locals‚ or neighborhoods. A society that is characterized as a specific area holds geographic boundaries. I have chosen to examine the Sugar House community located in the heart of Salt Lake City where I work and live. The Sugar House community holds geographic boundaries and sharing
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CHCCS411C - Work effectively in the community sector: Assignment 2 What you have to do Choose a Community Services organisation and research the current issues influencing service delivery by answering the questions below based on your research. The organisation should belong to one of the following sectors: Home and community care Disability services‚ or Aged care Tip: Refer to the Assessment Tips document on the OLS under Assessment Information (you will locate this next
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Empowerment Writing on BAREFOOT COLLEGE As an Inspiration for the Under-Privileged Communities By: Larissa Kristany 2011330026 The Faculty of Socials and Politics University of Catholic Parahyangan Bandung 2013 “For 40 years‚ our ‘Barefoot Professionals’ have brought sustainable change to their villages all over the world. The demystified and decentralized ‘barefoot approach’ of community management‚ control‚ and ownership has demonstrated the power of simple solutions.”
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HSM/230 ETHICAL ISSUES IN HUMAN SERVICES ORGANIZATIONS INTRODUCTION; The success of youth in Puertorico and the support needed to stop the violence and promote diplomacy is key for a better tomorrow. Happy Village community services .Inc. is a not profit organization that will provide but not be limited to a surrey of components stemming from housing‚ economic development‚ employment services and empowerment workshops. We will have veteran’s affairs department that will address the needs
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