My Account
Log in Registration
All
Cart
Highlights
Fiction Books
Non-Fiction Books
Children's Books
Rare Books
Music
DVD & Blu-Ray
Video Games
Category
Wishlists
Cart
All
Free Shipping in the UK
Trustpilot
Proud to be B-Corp

Constitution Street Jemma Neville

Constitution Street By Jemma Neville

Constitution Street by Jemma Neville

Reviews:
£9.60
Condition - Very Good
5 in stock
Very Good£9.60New£9.49

Summary

In this updated edition, Neville explores what real life stories from neighbours on one street reveal about our recent constitutional crisis in an age of anxiety pre- and post-COVID 19. Part memoir, part social history, part exploration of a new constitution for the day we live in.

Constitution Street Summary

Constitution Street: Finding Hope in an Age of Anxiety by Jemma Neville

Welcome to Constitution Street. In this updated edition, Jemma Neville explores what real life stories from neighbours on one street in Leith reveal about our recent constitutional crisis in an age of anxiety pre- and post-COVID 19. Part memoir, part social history, part exploration of a new constitution for the day we live in, Neville's debut encourages a reclamation of human rights practice as something that belongs to each of us, too important to be left solely to politicians and lawyers. Jemma gets to know the people and stories that have lived on her street for decades, showcasing real life accounts of perseverance, courage and vulnerability, and that extraordinary stories are waiting behind every door. Constitution Street takes an essential view on the global issue of human rights through the lens of one street and its inhabitants.

Constitution Street Reviews

Both personal and political, insightful but never judgemental and, above all, compassionate. An essential read for anyone who wants to move forward, with hope. - Helen Sedgwick (The Growing Season); A love letter to Scotland - its past, present and future - and an exhilarating portrait of the power of community in a time of change. Transformative and inspirational. - Gavin Francis (Shapeshifters); This is a beguiling and important book that will leave you haunted by the Constitution Street of the past and present. It opens an important conversation about our communities and country. - Sara Sheridan (Where Are The Women?)

About Jemma Neville

Jemma has a professional background in human rights law. She is Director of arts charity, Voluntary Arts Scotland, and was the inaugural Community Fellow at the Institute of Advanced Studies in Humanities, University of Edinburgh. Jemma has written for a range of print and broadcast media and was shortlisted for the Guardian International Development Journalism Award.

Table of Contents

Welcome Founding Provisions Setting Out on a Constitutional The Lay of the Land An Inventory A Bill of Rights The Right to Life: Comin Thro' the Grain The Right to Education: The Girl Next Door The Right to Housing: Our House on Our Street The Right to Food: Companionship The Right to Health: Closing Time The Right to Freedom of Religious Belief: A Shout in the Street The Right to Work: Flitting from Port to Port The Right to Freedom of Expression: The Making of Us The Right to Private and Family Life: Hand-Me-Downs The Right to Justice: Street Haunting The Right to the Environment: Grassroots Change The Right to Self-Determination: Taking to the Streets Amendments At a Crossroads Epilogue

Additional information

GOR012051124
9781912489527
191248952X
Constitution Street: Finding Hope in an Age of Anxiety by Jemma Neville
Jemma Neville
Used - Very Good
Paperback
404 Ink
2021-10-07
336
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Customer Reviews - Constitution Street