Overview

There is growing recognition in practice and policy of how networking contributes to the vitality and cohesion of community life and civil society. This updated edition of The Well-Connected Community provides theoretical insights and practical guidance for people working with and for communities, while taking account of changing political and economic contexts, including rising social inequalities and community tensions. Gilchrist considers new approaches to wellbeing, such as 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.

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This third edition is to be widely welcomed, exploring key changes in the contemporary context, together with their implications for networking as a community development strategy. Marjorie Mayo, Goldsmiths, University of London Alison expertly reviews different approaches to our field using the foci of networking and connectedness to explain her ways of thinking about community work. A `must read' book. Alan Twelvetrees, Community Work author and consultant This new and extensively updated edition provides important insights into continuity and change both in communities and in community development theory and practice. It is an invaluable resource in challenging times. Angus McCabe, University of Birmingham

addresses some pertinent and important issues, giving substance and credibility to things we know are at the heart of effective community working. Amanda Greenwood, Chief Executive, Community Development Exchange A brilliant study. Stephen Bubb, Chief Executive, Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations

Author Information

Alison Gilchrist is an independent consultant and research fellow at the University of Birmingham. She has worked for almost four decades in community development as an activist, practitioner, trainer, researcher, policy advisor and manager.

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