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Book SynopsisHow community influences contribute to civic and political engagement in a city undergoing rapid change
Trade Review"[A] valuable contribution to our understanding of the struggles newcomers face in the process of gaining full community membership... Citizenship and Governance in a Changing City is a fascinating book that illustrates the life world of three different groups, who all struggle with ongoing changes in their city. Thanks to this in-depth study the reader gets to know the city and its residents through the rich qualitative data and the excerpts that Ostrander provides throughout the text. The book is suitable for researchers and policy makers as well as community members with an interest in debates about the role of immigrants and other newcomers and their participation in urban civic and political life. It furthermore provides in-depth insights into the influence of voluntary associations in creating a space for immigrants' voices in a diverse and changing city." - Voluntas: International Journal of Voluntary and Nonprofit Organizations
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments 1 Introduction 2 Overview of History, Demographics, and Politics 3 Major Redevelopment, Community Involvement, and Shared Governance 4 Old and New Immigrant Experiences, Today and Yesterday 5 Immigrant Civic and Political Engagement 6 Gentrification, Resident Displacement, and a Common Vision for the City's Future 7 Extending Social Citizenship, Remaking City Governance Notes References Index
