Identity, ethnic diversity and community cohesion
Title:
Identity, ethnic diversity and community cohesion
Author:
Wetherell, Margaret, 1954-
ISBN:
9781848604612
Publication Information:
London ; Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Sage, 2007.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (xiii, 161 p.)
General Note:
"This book came about as a result of a seminar hosted in September 2005 by the Royal Geographical Society."--P. [vii].
Contents:
Cover; Contents; Acknowledgements; Biographies; Chapter 1; Part I; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Part II; Chapter 6; Chapter 7; Chapter 8; Chapter 9; Part III; Chapter 10; Chapter 11; Chapter 12; Chapter 13; Bibliography; Index;
Abstract:
What is meant by community? Is there a balance between equality, integration and diversity? Does the idea of identity undermine community cohesion? Identity, Ethnic Diversity and Community Cohesion considers these questions and explores the concept of identity and how its different meanings and interpretations impact upon community policy. The book brings together the ideas and perspectives of leading academics, policymakers, think-tank representatives, and community workers, offering a cutting-edge and interprofessional approach to the key debates. Other key features include: - strong links b.
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Electronic Access:
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