Using the divided society of Northern Ireland as a case study, and its rural governance arena in particular, this book provides an authoritative empirical analysis of, and prescriptive agenda for, collaborative conversations.

Andrew Gilg (Series edited by) , Keith Hoggart (Series edited by) , Henry Buller (Series edited by) , Owen Furuseth (Series edited by) , Mark Lapping (Series edited by) , Michael Murray (Author) , Brendan Murtagh (Author)

Contents: Setting the Context: Discourse, planning and place; Introducing equity, diversity and interdependence. Baselining Equity, Diversity and Interdependence in Rural Northern Ireland: The governance arena of rural Northern Ireland; Perceptions of diversity and inclusion among Northern Ireland-wide service organizations; Perceptions of diversity and inclusion among Northern Ireland area-based service organizations; Responding to the challenges of diversity and inclusion - Northern Ireland rural community network; A situation analysis of equity, diversity and interdependence. The Way Forward: Reconnecting governance and people through authentic dialogue; Collaborative planning in action; Glossary; References; Index.