EAN 9781847420565

Since the publication of the first edition of "The Well-connected Community" there has been a growing recognition in practice and policy of how networks contribute to the vitality of community life and civil society. Government policy has increasingly emphasized the need to involve communities in decision-making, while social capital is increasingly associated with health, low levels of crime, educational achievement and a strong 'sense of community'. The networking approach to community development set out in "The Well-connected Community" aims to strengthen and extend informal networks, support partnership working across boundaries and promote social cohesion.