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Based on fieldwork conducted among Somalis & Kurds in London, this paper examines the origin & role of community associations in both groups with a focus on the differential capacity of the groups to utilize public space. The contrast between the Somalis & Kurds is initially drawn in terms of Kunz's typology of refugee groups, which emphasizes their relation to the political conflict in the country of origin. In the current research, group-wide typological analysis has proven less viable than a focus on the divisions within refugee communities. While the fragmentary forms of community organization among Somalis provide a strong contrast to the consolidation of the associations in the Turkish Kurdish community, both lack group-wide forms of solidarity. Factors encountered in the local settlement context, as well as the specific identities & aspirations of the refugees themselves, are shown to be vital to the resettlement process. 1 Appendix, 75 References. Adapted from the source document.

Drawing on social science conversations at a lively café in Bristol, this highly original book explores the value of public engagement in a wider social science context. The chapters range from themes such as the dialogic character of the social sciences, pragmatism in responses, and the underpinnings of managerial approaches to the restructuring of higher education. The first part reflects upon the different social and political inflections of public engagement. It is followed by chapters based upon talks at the café that were concerned with public engagement and the contribution of social science to a reflexive understanding of the dilemmas and practices of daily life. Together, the contributors offer a refreshing look at the role of social science in the societies it examines.--

This original edited collection explores the value of public engagement in a wider social science context. Its main themes range from the dialogic character of social science, to the pragmatic responses, and to the managerial policies underpinning the restructuring of Higher Education.

AccessLabs are workshops with two simultaneous motivations, achieved through direct citizen-scientist pairings: (1) to decentralise research skills so that a broader range of people are able to access/use scientific research, and (2) to expose science researchers to the difficulties of using their research as an outsider, creating new open access advocates. Five trial AccessLabs have taken place for policy makers, media/journalists, marine sector participants, community groups, and artists. The act of pairing science academics with local community members helps build understanding and trust between groups at a time when this relationship appears to be under increasing threat from different political and economic currents in society. Here, we outline the workshop motivations, format, and evaluation, with the aim that others can build on the methods developed.