Hope Under Neoliberal Austerity Responses From Civil Society And Civic Universities Mel Steer Editor Simin Davoudi Editor Mark Shucksmith Editor Liz Todd Editor by Mel Steer (editor); Simin Davoudi (editor); Mark Shucksmith (editor); Liz Todd (editor) 9781447356844, 1447356845 instant download after payment.

Neoliberal-driven austerity has changed the role of the state, public service provision and citizenship. Thriving in today’s society is a challenge for communities around the world as governments increasingly promote privatisation, centralised control, individual responsibility and battle with the impacts of Covid19. Co-authored by practitioners and academics and based on case studies of collaborations between civil society and the civic university, this book uses the North East of England as a lens to explore how different communities have responded to changing circumstances. The case studies present examples of actions aiming to create hope and inspiration for communities in challenging times.