This comprehensive textbook throws light on the major ideas and themes associated with Community Psychology, its development, progress over time and relevance in current times. It touches on the belief systems of readers to generate an alternative perspective on society, rooted in compassion.

This book highlights the contributions in Community Psychology through community action, research and practice. It integrates current knowledge on pressing topics in the field with current research evidence and offers the foundations for future directions. It elucidates the major theoretical approaches, the primary values and ideas in the discipline, the goals and research methods and intervention strategies suggested by the pioneers in the field. There is an emphasis on international perspectives, research and global application through community-based interventions, prevention of psychological and social hazards in the community, promotion of prevention-based approaches, tools for action and public policies advocated by Community Psychology practitioners and researchers.

The book will be useful to students, researchers and teachers of Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Public Health, and Behavioural Economics. It will also be an indispensable companion to economic workers, NGOs, advocacy groups and policy makers striving towards social upliftment.

Nabamita Chakraborty is an Assistant Professor at Gokhale Memorial Girls' College, India. Her doctoral research focused on psychosocial and emotional growth and developmental outcomes of midlifers. Her research interests centre on lifespan development and its multiple facets, along with community mental health, well-being and positive psychology. As a researcher, her work has been published at national and international levels.

Sanjukta Das is a Professor at the University of Calcutta. She is known for her significant contribution to the field of Psychology. She has more than 25 years of research and teaching experience in the areas of clinical psychology and adult personal growth, midlife crisis, disturbed childhood, mental health crises and psychosocial interventions. Gradually, her research focus has matured into multidisciplinary intervention approaches with an emphasis on community service. Her work has been published at national and international levels.

Saranya Banerjee is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Clinical Psychology Centre of University of Calcutta. She is also an RCI-registered clinical psychologist. She is currently engaged in clinical practice and deals with emotional distress and behavioural issues of various age groups. She completed her doctoral research on neurocognitive and behavioural issues of children in conflict with the law.