Despite increased political and public interest in asylum issues in the UK, little has been written on the topic. This book, written by leading experts in the field, is the first to examine the role of Refugee Community Organizations (RCOs) at a critical point of policy change. The book is distinctive in combining theoretical discussion on the role of networks, resources and social capital with fieldwork evidence and interviews with members of RCOs, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and statutory authorities. The book

Dr David Griffiths is a Research Fellow at Oxford Brookes University. His research interests include British and European asylum policy. Nando Sigona, is a Research Associate at Oxford Brookes University. His research interests include Roma refugees in Europe. Professor Roger Zetter is Deputy Head in the Department of Planning, Oxford Brookes University. His research interests include refugees and public policy.