Communities and Caring explores the theoretical background of social policy debates around the mixed economy of welfare in relation to community participation and community development. Whilst providing a critical analysis of New Right Theories, the book explores alternative approaches based on increasing accountability and democratic pluralism, within the framework of active community participation. Drawing upon different experiences both in Europe (including Eastern, as well as Western Europe), in the United States and in the Third World, Marjorie Mayo emphasises the importance of continuing public sector support and resources for community participation and development; without such underlying public sector support, community participation will be unable to meet community needs.

Acknowledgements
INTRODUCTION: The Changing Parameters of Debate
The Mixed Economy of Welfare: Unravelling some Myths and Identifying some Choices
The Shifting Concept of Community
Policies for Jobs and Training: Community Development and Local Economic Development
Some International Comparisons from the North
Some International Comparisons from the South
The Changing Role of the Non Statutory/Community Sector in Britain Community
Participation in Planning and Community Service Provision
CONCLUSION: Concluding Questions
Index.