Reflecting realities

Jean Anastacio (u. a.)

ISBN 10: 1861342705 / ISBN 13: 9781861342706

Published by Policy Press, 2000

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Reflecting realities | Jean Anastacio (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | Einband - flex.(Paperback) | Englisch | 2000 | Policy Press | EAN 9781861342706 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Reflecting realities
• Publisher: Policy Press
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1861342705
• ISBN 13: 9781861342706
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 297W x 210H x 4D millimeters 297 millimeters width by 210 millimeters height by 4 millimeters depth
• Weight: 184 grams
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

Government rhetoric increasingly emphasises the importance of community participation in area regeneration programmes; however, it is far less clear how much those involved are able to effectively influence practice and future policy making. Community knowledge is an important resource; participants need to be actively involved in monitoring and evaluation at every stage of the regeneration process. Through analysis of four case study areas with a history of participation and interviews with community representatives and key stakeholders, "Reflecting Realities" explores participants' perspectives on: participation structures; capacity building and the technical and professional support available; and systems for monitoring and evaluating regeneration programmes. It also considers: the impact of the diverse nature of communities on involvement; the difficulty in truly representing 'community' opinion; the pressure of competing for scarce resources; and the wider role of the community an

About the Author

Marjorie Mayo is Emeritus Professor of Community Development, Goldsmiths, University of London. Her research has included learning for active citizenship, and access to justice in disadvantaged communities.