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Civility Lost and Found

Civility Lost and Found (July 2009)

Has Britain become an uncivil society? This new book argues that incivility has become common in British society.

Double Devolution

Making the case for ‘double devolution’ this collection of essays calls for a far-ranging programme, shifting power from Whitehall and Westminster to communities and citizens.

Family and Kinship in East London

'Observant, tactful, sympathetic, humorous...nobody who wants to know how our society is changing can afford not to read Young and Willmott' - Kingsley Amis.

Good and Bad Power (June 2008)

Geoff Mulgan guides us through political traditions from around the world, and explores the day-to-day moral dilemmas of secrecy, loyalty, peace and war...

Good and Bad Power (paperback)

The latest reviews call it ‘fascinating’, ‘blisteringly good’ and ‘brilliant’, Geoff Mulgan guides us through political traditions from around the world.

Good Neighbours

Housing Associations could do moreto work with local authorities to give residents a voice in local communities and neighbourhoods.

Grandparenting in Britain: a baseline study

Anyone hoping to understand modern family life needs to give their role very careful attention, this book is the most detailed source of information on British grandparents yet.

Grit: The skills for success and how they are grown (June 2009)

Are we too soft on our children? asks a new Young Foundation book.

Jamaican Hands Across the Atlantic

The book provides vivid accounts of the struggles of Jamaican migrants, providing valuable insights into the dynamics of transnational families.

Just Another Emperor?

Business involvement in philanthropy is increasing day by day, but is it a blessing, a curse, or somewhere in between?

London Voices, London Lives

Ordinary Londoners, in their own voices, tell about ordinary London lives.

Neighbourliness + Empowerment = Wellbeing

How does active citizenship contribute to the wellbeing of communities?

Porcupines in Winter

These fascinating essays paint a compelling picture of how Britain has changed and of the challenges we face in creating stronger and more mutually supportive communities.

Shrinking to Grow?

Bringing the experiences of Manchester and Leipzig together in a mutual learning process, this book is vital reading for urban regeneration policy-makers.

Sinking and swimming: understanding Britain's unmet needs

Why can some people cope with shocks and setbacks while others can't?

The Art of Public Strategy (2009)

This book, written by Geoff Mulgan, is essential reading for anyone involved in running public organisations...and for anyone interested in how government really works.

The Freedoms of Suburbia

Paul Barker, a senior fellow at the Young Foundation, has released a book entitled The Freedoms of Suburbia.

The New East End: Kinship, Race and Conflict

The New East End is a wide-ranging analysis of life in one of the most diverse places in Britain.

The Rise and Rise of Meritocracy

Offering a variety of opinions and commentaries by academics, journalists and politicans, on the origin, meaning and future of meritocracy.

 

 

The State of Happiness (January 2010)

A new report from the Young Foundation and the IDeA.

Young at Eighty: the prolific public life of Michael Young

A collection of essays in tribute to Michael Young by some of the people who have been influenced by him during his remarkable life.