The Well-Connected Community - 3rd Edition by Alison Gilchrist (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>There is a growing recognition of the importance of networking for the vitality and cohesion of community life. Now in its third edition, and substantially updated, this textbook combines practical experience and theory for people working with and for communities.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>There is growing recognition in practice and policy of how networking contributes to the vitality and cohesion of community life and civil society. The Well-Connected Community provides theoretical insights and practical guidance for people working with and for communities. This updated edition takes account of the changing political and economic context, including rising social inequalities and community tensions. It considers new approaches to well being, such as social prescribing and the use of social media for local and global organising. This model of community development explains and promotes networking as a skilled and strategic intervention and provides recommendations for good practice.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Excellent text, highly relevant and accessible to all. Caroline Lewis, UWTSD<br><br>This is a book that gives more and more with each edition. Drawing on a wide range of experience and literature, it has now been substantially revised and its insights will be valued by many in the community development field. Marilyn Taylor, Institute for Voluntary Action Research<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Alison Gilchrist </b>is a research fellow at the University of Birmingham. <br>
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