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Open Communities

Synopsis
Looks at some new forms of democracy which are emerging in the United Kingdom, concentrating on community democracy and looking at two examples, a community health project at North Kenton in Newcastle upon Tyne and a broader community project on New Blue Hall estate in Middlesbrough. Shows the way that local communities, with a small urban aid grant, can set up and run local, democratic organisations.
Series
Democratic Government and Politics, Course D308
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.
Year of production
1987
Availability
OUT OF DISTRIBUTION
Subjects
Politics & government
Keywords
community action; community health services

Credits

Producer
Hugh Phillips

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web
http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 1908 274066
Address
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
Notes
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