The book : Some Readings in the Theory and Practice of Community Development is a collection of research papers in the Theory and Practice of Community. The work is unique of its kind for the fact that it provides data base for community development practitioners and specialist to enrich their knowledge and skill in the work of development at the grassroots level. The book covers areas like concept of community development, poverty eradication, youth culture, Islamic community development practices and community mobilization on girl - child education.