Reconnected

A Community Builder's Handbook

Andrew Leigh, Nick Terrell

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English

Black Inc
29 September 2020

Society & Social Sciences; Society & culture: general; Sociology; Social research & statistics

Why Australians need social connection and community, and how to create it

We're 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.

'This inspiring collection of strategies and stories brings hope for the future. Reconnected shows that we are the revolution.'-Dr Catherine Barrett, founder of The Kindness Pandemi

'Reconnected offers practical ideas, told through engaging stories of successful community-builders, about how to build a more connected Australia.' Robert D. Putnam, professor of Public Policy at Harvard University and author of Bowling Alone and The Upswing

By: Andrew Leigh, Nick Terrell
Imprint: Black Inc
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 233mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 29mm
Weight: 426g
ISBN: 9781760642617
ISBN 10: 1760642614
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 29 September 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Andrew Leigh is the federal member for Fenner and the shadow assistant treasurer. Before being elected in 2010, he was a professor of economics at the Australian National University. His books include Battlers and Billionaires, The Luck of Politics and Randomistas. Nick Terrell is Andrew Leigh's chief of staff.