The Borders Within: Public Policy in an Age of Geographic Division

by Michael Donnelly

Overview

Geographic divisions that exist within countries – ‘the borders within’ – can be seen in economic growth and health and educational outcomes. Drawing on research with over 200 young people across 17 different localities in the UK, this book proposes a novel framework and alternative starting point for how we address borders within countries.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781447369080
Publisher:	Policy Press
Publication date:	05/01/2025
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	256

About the Author

Michael Donnelly is Reader and Associate Professor in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Bath.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction Part 1: The Story of Regional Divisions 2. Growing Apart 3. The Balance of Power Part 2: Navigating the Borders Within 4. Knowing a Place 5. Places Worth Knowing 6. Friends in the Right Places 7. Friendship with a Purpose 8. Place is Positional 9. Place is Personal Part 3: An Alternative Narrative for Regional Development 10. The Flawed Logic 11. Re-balancing Labour Markets 12. Re-balancing Public Services 13. Conclusion: Prospects for Addressing the Borders Within