{"product_id":"9781760642617","title":"Reconnected","description":"Author: Leigh, Andrew\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781760642617\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Black Inc\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 29 Sep 2020\u003cbr\u003ePages: 288 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy Australians need social connection and community, and how to create it\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe're all in this together.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eStrong social connections make communities more resilient. But today Australians have fewer close friends and local connections than in the past, and more of us say we have no-one to turn to in tough times. How can we turn this trend around?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eReconnected\u003c\/i\u003e, Andrew Leigh and Nick Terrell look at some of the most successful community organisations and initiatives - from conversation groups to community gardens, from parkrun to Pub Choir - to discover what really works. They explore ways to encourage philanthropy and volunteering, describe how technology can be used effectively, and introduce us to remarkable and inspirational leaders.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReconnected \u003c\/i\u003eis an essential guide for anyone interested in strengthening social ties.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e'This inspiring collection of strategies and stories brings hope for the future. \u003ci\u003eReconnected\u003c\/i\u003e shows that we are the revolution.'-Dr Catherine Barrett, founder of The Kindness Pandemi\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e'\u003ci\u003eReconnected\u003c\/i\u003e offers practical ideas, told through engaging stories of successful community-builders, about how to build a more connected Australia.'\u003cbr\u003eRobert D. Putnam, professor of Public Policy at Harvard University and author of \u003ci\u003eBowling Alone\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Upswing\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48191446712478,"sku":"UBD-9781760642617","price":36.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781760642617.jpg?v=1787657202","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781760642617","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}