Equity, Growth, and Community - by Chris Benner & Manuel Pastor (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"In the last several years, much has been written about growing economic challenges, increasing income inequality, and political polarization in the United States. This book argues that lessons for addressing these national challenges are emerging from a new set of realities in America's metropolitan regions: first, that inequity is, in fact, bad for economic growth; second, that bringing together the concerns of equity and growth requires concerted local action; and, third, that the fundamental building block for doing this is the creation of diverse and dynamic epistemic (or knowledge) communities, which help to overcome political polarization and help regions address the challenges of economic restructuring and social divides"--Provided by publisher.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>A free ebook version of this title is available through Luminos, University of California Press's new open access publishing program for monographs. Visit www.luminosoa.org to learn more.<br /><br /> In the last several years, much has been written about growing economic challenges, increasing income inequality, and political polarization in the United States. This book argues that lessons for addressing these national challenges are emerging from a new set of realities in America's metropolitan regions: first, that inequity is, in fact, bad for economic growth; second, that bringing together the concerns of equity and growth requires concerted local action; and, third, that the fundamental building block for doing this is the creation of diverse and dynamic epistemic (or knowledge) communities, which help to overcome political polarization and help regions address the challenges of economic restructuring and social divides.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>"As America bolts toward a more multiracial future in the face of skyrocketing inequality, local leaders are desperately seeking strategies to foster more inclusive growth. Chris Benner and Manuel Pastor's research uncovers a critical ingredient of success: diverse regional leaders coming together to build a foundation of shared knowledge and advance positive change."--Angela Glover Blackwell, Founder and CEO, PolicyLink <p/> "This book, the latest fruit of a highly productive collaboration between two first-rate thinkers, is both immensely wise and highly practical--a must-read. Benner and Pastor blow apart simplistic ideas about collaborative problem-solving--which tend to stop at reframing or the magic of dialogue--to show how the locally driven process of generating shared knowledge, risk-taking and even productive conflict can generate real progress on the most urgent challenges our country and our communities face."--Xavier de Souza Briggs, author of <i>Democracy as Problem Solving: Civic Capacity in Communities across the Globe</i> <p/> <p/><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"The text's ultimate strength lies in its pedagogical usefulness as resource for methods classes. The trove of data and resources available on the book's website and free e-book version of the text make it a useful foundation for project-based statistics and mixed-methods courses."-- "Teaching Sociology"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Chris Benner </b>is the Dorothy E. Everett Chair in Global Information and Social Entrepreneurship, Director of the Everett Program for Digital Tools for Social Innovation, and Professor of Environmental Studies and Sociology at the University of California, Santa Cruz. His research examines the relationships between technological change, regional development, and structures of economic opportunity, including regional labor markets and restructuring of work and employment. His most recent book, coauthored with Manuel Pastor, is <i>Just Growth: Inclusion and Prosperity in America's Metropolitan Region</i>. Other books include <i>This Could Be the Start of Something Big</i><i>: How Social Movements for Regional Equity Are Transforming Metropolitan America</i>, and <i>Work in the New Economy: Flexible Labor Markets in Silicon Valley</i>. <p/><b>Manuel Pastor</b> is Professor of Sociology and American Studies and Ethnicity at the University of Southern California, where he also serves as Director of USC's Program for Environmental and Regional Equity (PERE) and Codirector of USC's Center for the Study of Immigrant Integration (CSII). His most recent book, coauthored with Chris Benner, is <i>Just Growth: Inclusion and Prosperity in America's Metropolitan Region</i>. He is also the coauthor of <i>Uncommon Common Ground: Race and America's Future</i>, and <i>This Could Be the Start of Something Big: How Social Movements for Regional Equity Are Transforming Metropolitan America</i>.
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