Sociology and social policy

Abstract

The way in which communities organise themselves can be observed from three different angles. Initially. one may adopt the role of a community development worker and walk the streets and talk with individuals. groups . committees and organisations in particular localities. Alternatively, one may step aside into a university and study sociology and review community theory. Else. one may join the public service. Here there is a chance of working with both administrators and politicians. learning how they view the organisation of the national community. Thus one may acquire three distinct ways of understanding diverse aspects of the same reality.