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Social Infrastructure in Neighbourhoods and Cities
Studying the Facilities That Sustain Community, Social Networks, and Trust
Brief Description
From parks and libraries to pubs and schools, social infrastructures are the everyday places that bring people together, support community life, and foster connection. As interest in the concept grows, this timely and accessible edited collection offers a comprehensive overview of social infrastructure—its origins, development, and...
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Description
From parks and libraries to pubs and schools, social infrastructures are the everyday places that bring people together, support community life, and foster connection. As interest in the concept grows, this timely and accessible edited collection offers a comprehensive overview of social infrastructure—its origins, development, and practical impact.
Packed with innovative case studies from the UK, Europe, Australia, and the US, it highlights how these shared spaces can shape urban life and wellbeing. Featuring contributions from leading scholars, Social Infrastructure in Neighbourhoods and Cities provides a vital framework for understanding and researching places that support social connection in an increasingly fragmented world.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781529241594
Publisher: Bristol University Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 28 May 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bristol University Press
Illustration: 5 Tables, black and white; 40 Illustrations, black and white
Contributors:
- Contributions by Beth Perry
- Contributions by Irene Manzini Ceinar
- Contributions by Regan Koch
- Contributions by Angelina Göb
- Contributions by Lee Crookes
- Contributions by Liza Griffin
- Contributions by Kay Pallaris
- Contributions by Peter Dirksmeier
- Contributions by Hannah Widmer
Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 156.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 368
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About the Author
Alan Latham is Professor of Human Geography at University College London.
Jack Layton is Place Impact and Research Manager in the Institute for Community Studies at The Young Foundation.
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