Loneliness is the subjective state of feeling alone, of dissatisfaction with the quantity and
quality of social relationships. Social isolation is an objective lack of social relationships …

We live in divisive and polarizing times, often remaining in comfortable social bubbles and
experiencing few genuine interactions with people who are different or with whom we …

COVID 19 has exacerbated and underscored structural inequalities and endemic
vulnerabilities in food, economic, and social systems, compounding concerns about …

This essay describes the background research and theorizing—developing a critical
pragmatism—that has led the author to collect and analyze 7 prior books of “practice …

This reflexive practice article is about how we, the authors, have put Kenneth P. Wilkinson's
theories into use in our Community and Economic Development practice, particularly the …

The field of community development is challenged in the current political culture where
polarization and incivility impact democratic ideals and practices. The role of the community …

Themes in political science in Africa are discussed with the hope that such a discussion
reveals something significant about the politics of this science. This is inevitable because …

What can we learn about the political roles and work of professionals from a self-described
“weed scientist” from Minnesota? A lot, it turns out. This essay draws on stories and …

Loneliness is the subjective state of feeling alone, of dissatisfaction with the quantity and
quality of social relationships. Social isolation is an objective lack of social relationships …

Given the current context of high political polarization and democratic backsliding, the
importance of developing the capacity of youth to participate in civic life so they can engage …