The well-connected community : a networking approach to community development

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The well-connected community : a networking approach to community development

Alison Gilchrist

Policy Press, 2009

2nd ed

  • : pbk

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Previous ed.: 2004

Includes bibliographical references (p. 177-222) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Since the publication of the first edition of "The well-connected community" there has been a growing recognition in practice and policy of how networks contribute to the vitality of community life and civil society. Government policy has increasingly emphasised the need to involve communities in decision making, while social capital is increasingly associated with health, low levels of crime, educational achievement and a strong 'sense of community'. "The well-connected community" aims to strengthen and extend informal networks, support partnership working across boundaries and promote social cohesion. It explores the concept of 'community' in relation to patterns of interaction, social identity and mutual influence, advocating a new model of community development that promotes networking as a skilled and strategic intervention and providing recommendations for good networking practice. This fully updated second edition includes new ideas drawn from recent research on social capital and the policy context for community practice, reflecting the increasing emphasis on community engagement and empowerment. Recent case studies and examples have been added throughout. "The well-connected community" is aimed at practitioners, trainers, policy makers and managers working with communities or responsible for community participation strategies, both in the UK and internationally. Academics will also find it a useful source for teaching and research.

Table of Contents

  • Preface to the second edition
  • Community networks: their significance and value
  • Community development
  • Network theory and analysis
  • Network functions
  • The principles and processes of networking
  • Networking for community development
  • Complexity and the well-connected community
  • Issues and implications
  • Developing the well-connected community
  • Suggested further reading.

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  • NCID
    BA90882691
  • ISBN
    • 9781847420565
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Bristol
  • Pages/Volumes
    xi, 234 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
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