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Gilchrist, A., Bowles, M. and Wetherell, M.S. (2010) Identities and social action: connecting communities for a change, Open University. www.socialidentities.org

Gilchrist, A. (2009) The well-connected community: a networking approach to community development (2nd edition), Bristol: The Policy Press

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Gilchrist, A (2007) ‘Linking partnerships and networks’ in Leading work for young people, eds. T. Harrison et al. Milton Keynes: Open University Press

Gilchrist, A. (2007) Equalities and communities: challenge, choice and change, London: CDF

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Gilchrist, A (2004) Community development and community cohesion: bridges or barricades?London: CDF

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