Description: Drawing upon original studies of self-help activities taking place throughout UK cities, this book suggests a fresh and positive approach towards revitalizing deprived neighbourhoods.
Review Quotes: 'At a time when almost every discipline seems to be dominated by the conventional economic paradigms of market and paid work, Colin Williams is a fresh and realistic voice of sanity. This grounded view of life makes a real contribution to research and new policy thinking to improve day to day experience in disadvantaged areas.' Ed Mayo, New Economics Foundation, UK ''...the book contains a good deal of useful information about local government finance in Europe.' Local Government Studies