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- such communities display aspects of those discussed by Dalby and McKenzie (1997) as forming in response to a perceived external threat. These are described (p100) as:
…better understood as a political and social process rather than a taken-for-granted social geographic entity.
However, this literature (also McKechnie and Welsh, 1994) still implies the community is a discrete entity by its reference to ‘external’ threats. Such closure will be problematised in the following chapter.
- The four gardens in Raglan Street are spread over perhaps 200 metres, as shown in figure 2.5.
- Graham (1998) documents the writings of many such claimants. Tsagarousiano et al (1998) also document such claims and present an array of the actualities of ‘electronic democracy’.
- Whatmore and Thorne (1997, p292); see also Whatmore (1997) on the hybridity of actor networks.
- Murdoch (1997, p330).
- Whatmore and Thorne (1997), Murdoch (1997).
- Whatmore and Thorne (1997, p293).
- Murdoch (1997, p332).
- This model is posited by Deleuze and Guattari as an attempt to conceptualise ways of thinking and perceiving structures that move beyond linear or branching models of thought which imply a point of centrality or superiority from which all knowledge or affiliations arise, such as evolutionary trees. Rhizomic interpretations are discussed by the authors regarding areas such as texts, languages, images and knowledges (Deleuze and Guattari, 1998).
- ibid (p7).
- ibid (p9).
- ibid (p9).
- ibid (p23).
- The role of proximity to residential property in deterring vandalism is also highlighted by Campbell (1998).
- Saul (1997).
- Food security is defined by The Smith Family as "…access by all people at all times to the food required for a healthy life" (Campbell 1998, p18). In this regard, food security can seen to be a relative state, as different individuals require different foods to obtain and maintain health. Food related poverty can also seen to be a fluid concept, in that access to a certain level of nutrition may be adequate for one individual and not another; hence, the quality and diversity of the diet must be considered in alleviation of this poverty. Food related poverty can thus be dependant upon food prices, mobility, health and income (Campbell, 1998).
- Horin (1999a and 1999b). The first article discusses a study by Tony Vinson which allocates particular postcodes a rank according to poverty and disadvantage as defined by a series of indicators. While Vinson does acknowledge that there may be great diversity within postcodes, he reaffirms the report’s intended role as a guide for service provision:
In the past, governments have feared the absence of boundaries. Where should they start their efforts? Where should they end?
The second article problematises Vinson’s rank allocation and the inferred association of specific areas with social problems, by focussing on one of the DoH gardens. While this article therefore reveals the diversity within a ‘community’ such as a postcode area, it does simplify community gardens to efforts undertaken only in order to redress social breakdown, in areas where this is an issue.
- This policy was based on three studies conducted by the Central Sydney Area Health Service and identifies food security objectives as the primary objective for Council support for community gardens. The purpose of improving the food supply is seen as ensuring "…that an adequate affordable and nutritious food supply is available to all the people of South Sydney" (Campbell, 1998, p58).
- The reasons for this apparent contradiction within council are not clear. Waste reduction appears to have more industry support than food-centred issues, which may be providing impetus.
- for example, Grayson (1999) and ACFCGN’s use of Permaculture Sydney’s the Web.
- this is also documented by Campbell (1998).
- for example, Buhrs and Aplin (1999), Skelcher, et al (1996), Short (1989) and Eliot (1983).
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