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Reconnected: A Community Builder's Handbook

Reconnected: A Community Builder's Handbook

By Andrew Leigh and Nick Terrell

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"Were all in this together. Strong social connections make communities more resilient. But today Australians have fewer close friends and local connections than in the past, and more of us say we have no-one to turn to in tough times. How can we turn this trend around. In Reconnected, Andrew Leigh and Nick Terrell look at some of the most successful community organisations and initiatives from conversation groups to community gardens, from parkrun to Pub Choir to discover what really works.

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Book Information

Publisher: La Trobe University Press
Publish Date: 09/29/2020
Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9781760642617
ISBN-10: 1760642614
Language: English

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"Were all in this together. Strong social connections make communities more resilient. But today Australians have fewer close friends and local connections than in the past, and more of us say we have no-one to turn to in tough times. How can we turn this trend around? In Reconnected, Andrew Leigh and Nick Terrell look at some of the most successful community organisations and initiatives from conversation groups to community gardens, from parkrun to Pub Choir to discover what really works. They explore ways to encourage philanthropy and volunteering, describe how technology can be used effectively, and introduce us to remarkable and inspirational leaders. Reconnected is an essential guide for anyone interested in strengthening social ties."--

About the Author

Andrew Leigh is a Member of the Australian House of Representatives, and author of several books, including Randomistas: How Radical Researchers Are Changing Our World and (with Joshua Gans) Innovation + Equality: How to Create a Future That Is More "Star Trek" Than "Terminator" (MIT Press).

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