Refugee community organisations and dispersal - Networks, resources and social capital (Paperback, New)

Despite increased political and public interest in asylum issues in the UK, little has been written on the topic. This book, written by leading experts in the field, is the first to examine the role of refugee community organisations (RCOs) at a critical point of policy change. networks, resources and social capital with fieldwork evidence and interviews with members of RCOs, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and statutory authorities. It: critically examines the impact of dispersal and current legislative change on refugee communities and RCOs; explores the integrative role of RCOs; assesses the race relations framework in Britain and its effects on refugee organisations; provides a thorough and up-to-date literature review; practitioners and policy makers, academics, researchers and students of social policy, social geography, sociology and politics. Members of NGOs working with refugees or in local government, community workers and members of refugee communities themselves will also be keenly interested in the book. Comparative issues raised by the research will be of direct interest to readers in other countries.

General

Imprint:	Policy Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2005
First published:	2005
Authors:	David Griffiths • Nando Sigona • Roger Zetter
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	256
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-86134-633-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Refugees & political asylum Promotions
LSN:	1-86134-633-6
Barcode:	9781861346339

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