Public Policies in Shared Societies A Comparative Approach [Hardcover]

Communities throughout the world are increasingly diverse in their racial, ethnic and religious make up. Using examples drawn from over 50 countries in a variety of fields from economics to education, this book explores how governmental, economic and social institutions are adapting their policies to create more cohesive and peaceful societies.Acknowledgements Contents Notes on Contributors Preface 1. Introduction 2. Governance for Shared Societies 3. Economics for Shared Societies 4. Policing for Shared Societies 5. Health Work for Shared Societies 6. Education for Shared Societies 7. Environments for Shared Societies 8. Cultures for Shared Societies 9. Land for Shared Societies 10. Implementing Policies for Shared Societies 11. Practice Frameworks for Shared Societies 12. Conclusion

This book marks an important step forward in thinking. We know the democracy deficit requires a culture of democracy as well as free and fair elections. Mari Fitzduff and her colleagues show how the development deficit requires conscious conflict resolution and prevention strategies and the shared society work they describe also begins to point to the dignity deficit which is the next major challenge. This is not a simplistic recipe for success but a menu with each different course informed by a range of options, evidenced out of a remarkable array of field experiences. I think it is destined to be a significant guide and reference text in our field for students, policy-makers and the hands-on operators who have to make it all happen. - John, Lord Alderdice of Knock, Convenor of the Liberal Democrats in the House of Lords and formerly Leader of the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland.

The ability to manage 'difference' and 'differences' for the public good is one of the most important challenges of the 21st century. This book sheds a deeply informed light on the subject, makes al3£