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Four The neighbourhood effect
Abstract
This chapter evaluates the evidence for the existence of the so-called neighbourhood effect. It examines whether such effects can be considered independently rather than in causal combination with emergent outcomes, and considers the role of neighbourhoods in endowing status and self-esteem. The chapter also discusses green neighbourhoods and the evidence that has been gathering about the apparently substantial health benefits of greenery and nature in the residential environment.
Abstract
This chapter evaluates the evidence for the existence of the so-called neighbourhood effect. It examines whether such effects can be considered independently rather than in causal combination with emergent outcomes, and considers the role of neighbourhoods in endowing status and self-esteem. The chapter also discusses green neighbourhoods and the evidence that has been gathering about the apparently substantial health benefits of greenery and nature in the residential environment.
Chapters in this book
- Front Matter i
- Contents v
- List of tables and figures vii
- Acknowledgements viii
- List of abbreviations ix
- Preface xi
- Policy and places 1
- Health, neighbourhoods and complexity 31
- Emergence and environment press 55
- The neighbourhood effect 79
- Neighbourhood renewal and health inequalities 109
- Health inequality as a policy priority 141
- Conclusion: neighbourhoods in the wider picture 177
- References 203
- Index 231
Chapters in this book
- Front Matter i
- Contents v
- List of tables and figures vii
- Acknowledgements viii
- List of abbreviations ix
- Preface xi
- Policy and places 1
- Health, neighbourhoods and complexity 31
- Emergence and environment press 55
- The neighbourhood effect 79
- Neighbourhood renewal and health inequalities 109
- Health inequality as a policy priority 141
- Conclusion: neighbourhoods in the wider picture 177
- References 203
- Index 231
