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The introduction summarises the chapter contributions that constitute the volume as a whole. It includes the research findings of the FACIT project, including methodologies and case studies, to explore the current role of FBOs in matters of poverty and social exclusion. The issues the volume addresses consist of the developing role of FBOs, the implications for policies and governance of European cities and the topicality of the volume.
The research illustrates that the phenomenon of FBOs is complex but fascinating. Different factors such as the state, society and religion all play a part. They provide eight propositions from the summary of the findings.
This book adopts a multidisciplinary approach to examine the role of FBOs in overcoming poverty and social exclusion in European cities. At a time of uniquely European controversies and neoliberal globalisation, this volume explores the defining relations of FBOs and contains sectoral studies to explore how FBOs are growing in importance in the provision of social services in the European urban context. This seminal book is an essential reference source for academics studying social policy, sociology, geography, politics, urban studies and theology/religious studies.
This book adopts a multidisciplinary approach to examine the role of FBOs in overcoming poverty and social exclusion in European cities. At a time of uniquely European controversies and neoliberal globalisation, this volume explores the defining relations of FBOs and contains sectoral studies to explore how FBOs are growing in importance in the provision of social services in the European urban context. This seminal book is an essential reference source for academics studying social policy, sociology, geography, politics, urban studies and theology/religious studies.
At a time of heightened neoliberal globalisation and crisis, welfare state retrenchment and desecularisation of society, amid uniquely European controversies over immigration, integration and religious-based radicalism, this timely book explores the role played by faith-based organisations (FBOs), which are growing in importance in the provision of social services in the European context.
Taking a multidisciplinary approach, the contributions to the volume present original research examples and a pan-European perspective to assess the role of FBOs in combating poverty and various expressions of exclusion and social distress in cities across Europe.
This significant and highly topical volume should become a vital reference source for the burgeoning number of studies that are likely follow and will make essential reading for students and academics in social policy, sociology, geography, politics, urban studies and theology/ religious studies.
Chapter Two provides an introduction to the key terms, concepts and debates useful in describing political and ethical FBO activities. The chapter examines these activities and their relation to secularism, welfare and citizenship. It is divided into two sections. The first section explores historical and conceptual frameworks for thinking about FBO activity in Europe and the second looks at the neoliberal ideologies and the political promise of FBOs.
The concept of the postsecular is addressed, referring to emergent spaces where faith-based and secular interests collaborate. The chapter sets out the argument that FBOs are not tools of neoliberalism, supported by case material including empirical examples of London citizens (UK) and CARF (The Netherlands). The cases are connected with the political and ethical promise of FBOs in urban spaces.
