Interesting piece in the journal Science about the importance of viewing 'resilience' as a concept within the wider social and economic spheres in which it exists. Clealry a simple point, but one that is all too often taken for granted in the literature.

This, of course, is one of the gaps that Resilient Nation seeks to fill - viewing resilience through the prism of community, and taking into account the kinds of social, emotional and perhaps less rational characteristics that form the basis of human interaction.

Specifically, the article by Allenby and Fink suggests that viewing resilience in the round has much to offer in terms of enabling flexibility, particularly when the true nature of the risk may not be fully understood. They also make an interesting point about 'dual use' resiliency - that is, developing capabilities which, while strengthening resilience, also contribute to furthering the economic and social progress of society. That way, available resources can begin to be used far more efficiently .


Michael Harvey
michael.harvey@demos.co.uk

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