Part 1: The development of a community orientation. Introduction ; Historical trends in mental health beliefs and practices -- Part 2: Approaches to community research. The context and objectives of community research ; Methodologies in community research : analytic and action, approaches -- Part 3: Basic concepts. Ecological and environmental influences on the individual ; Coping with stressful environments and events ; Prevention and health promotion -- Part 4: Perspectives on social and community change. Consultation: psychodynamic, behavioral, and organization development perspectives ; Alternative settings and social change ; Citizen participation ; Integration and future directions -- Appendix: Training options in community psychology.