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'Community is infused with a positive glow that often gets in the way of critical analysis, but not here. This is a clear-sighted examination of the politics of competing views of community and its decline which casts new light on the effects of promoting economic growth at the expense of more collective social goals. This is an important and rewarding book: a must for all concerned with social justice, the politics of social policy and the nature of community interaction.' Emeritus Professor Lois Bryson, University of Newcastle, Australia 'This book is both challenging and informative and will be of particular interest to readers engaged in various discussions informing current trends in social welfare, social justice and social order. Everingham's discussion of the way in which the term community has been used will alert the thoughtful reader whenever this word is encountered in the future.' Journal of Occupational Science '...an interesting and challenging book that will be of interest not only to sociologists but to all involved in the field of social development today. The author deals with important issues and raises questions of major concern.' Social Development Issues '...provides a thoughtful, accessible and timely investigation into the term, taking community well past simple rhetorical expressions.' Centre for Citizenship and Human Rights Forum

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Christine Everingham is Conjoint Lecturer in the School of Social Science, University of Newcastle, Australia. She is the author of Motherhood and Modernity (1994). Prior to her academic career she spent ten years as a volunteer, working with health and welfare professionals on community development projects.

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