The theoretical and methodological foundations of community action

African populations in general and Cameroonians in particular have always lived in communities. In this logic it should be said that living in communities requires certain rules of conduct to ensure the harmonious development of their members. Community action is therefore central to the problem of collectivizing individual problems with the aim of empowering communities. It helps mobilize the resources of community members to improve their living conditions. Consequently as a new specialty in Cameroonian universities and specifically at the University of Yaoundé 1 the field of community intervention and action practices needs a theoretical and conceptual foundation to guide students who are already involved and eager to engage in this field of research. This book provides some answers to this major concern.