Narratives of Neglect

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Crimes & Criminals, Criminology
Cover of the book Narratives of Neglect by Jacqui Karn, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Jacqui Karn ISBN: 9781134040469
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: June 17, 2013
Imprint: Willan Language: English
Author: Jacqui Karn
ISBN: 9781134040469
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: June 17, 2013
Imprint: Willan
Language: English

This book tells the story of the process leading up to the demolition of a small council estate in the north of England and its subsequent regeneration. Based on extensive ethnographic research, it addresses the local governance of security and the ways in which the community engaged with attempts to improve the 'quality of life' of its residents and to attract wealthier new residents in the future. It explores in particular the meaning of notions of 'social capital' and 'partnerships' which often take little account of local power dynamics, seeking rather to find ways of mobilizing popular support for enforcement and exclusion rather than drawing on local knowledge of problems.

In following the process of consultation with residents this book explores the levels of miscommunication across social divides, and the differing narratives of change produced by residents and professionals. Residents' narratives display an important interplay between constitution of identity, community, sense of security, attribution of blame and ascription of responsibility for dealing with local problems explored in this book through detailed analysis of case studies.

In the final section of the book the author puts forward an alternative vision for participatory urban governance, bringing together notions of justice, rights, inclusion and sustainability.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This book tells the story of the process leading up to the demolition of a small council estate in the north of England and its subsequent regeneration. Based on extensive ethnographic research, it addresses the local governance of security and the ways in which the community engaged with attempts to improve the 'quality of life' of its residents and to attract wealthier new residents in the future. It explores in particular the meaning of notions of 'social capital' and 'partnerships' which often take little account of local power dynamics, seeking rather to find ways of mobilizing popular support for enforcement and exclusion rather than drawing on local knowledge of problems.

In following the process of consultation with residents this book explores the levels of miscommunication across social divides, and the differing narratives of change produced by residents and professionals. Residents' narratives display an important interplay between constitution of identity, community, sense of security, attribution of blame and ascription of responsibility for dealing with local problems explored in this book through detailed analysis of case studies.

In the final section of the book the author puts forward an alternative vision for participatory urban governance, bringing together notions of justice, rights, inclusion and sustainability.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Intergenerational Justice by Jacqui Karn
Cover of the book The Discourse Function of Inversion in English by Jacqui Karn
Cover of the book Contemporary Dualism by Jacqui Karn
Cover of the book Realism by Jacqui Karn
Cover of the book China's Transition from Socialism?: Statist Legacies and Market Reforms, 1980-90 by Jacqui Karn
Cover of the book Industrialisation in the Non-Western World by Jacqui Karn
Cover of the book Getting to Know Me by Jacqui Karn
Cover of the book The Works of Charles Darwin: v. 22: Descent of Man, and Selection in Relation to Sex (, with an Essay by T.H. Huxley) by Jacqui Karn
Cover of the book Case Formulation in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy by Jacqui Karn
Cover of the book Advances in Shipping Data Analysis and Modeling by Jacqui Karn
Cover of the book To Lhasa In Disguise by Jacqui Karn
Cover of the book Jung and Sociological Theory by Jacqui Karn
Cover of the book Literature, Psychoanalysis and the New Sciences of Mind by Jacqui Karn
Cover of the book The British Wars, 1637-1651 by Jacqui Karn
Cover of the book From Olympic Administration to Olympic Governance by Jacqui Karn
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy