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Introduction

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This chapter will shape an initial understanding of sustainable development that will equip the reader to fully absorb the way the remainder of the book builds the framework of an effective, comprehensive practice in sustainable community development.

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Flint, R.W. (2013). Introduction. In: Practice of Sustainable Community Development. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-5100-6_1

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