What is it about?
The paper discusses the exploration of neighbourly relations in sociology and provides a detailed view from a study of how people spoke about their neighbours in relation to the threat of bushfire.
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Why is it important?
Those who have neighbourly connections are more likely to be looked out for in times of crisis whereas those who are less connected due to a disability or other vulnerability find it more difficult to engage with neighbours.
Perspectives
Neighbour relations need to be explored on more intimate levels to understand the complexities particularly for the most vulnerable and isolated residents. Social capital needs to extend beyond neighbourhoods in times of crisis.
Dr Sarah Redshaw
Charles Sturt University
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This page is a summary of: ‘Neighbourhood is if they come out and talk to you’: Neighbourly connections and bonding social capital, Journal of Sociology, September 2017, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/1440783317729762.
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