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On the Measurement and Meaning of Residential Segregation: A Response to Simpson

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  • Ron Johnston

    (School of Geographical Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1SS, UK, R.Johnston@bristol.ac.uk)

  • Michael Poulsen

    (Department of Human Geography, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW 2109, Australia, mike.poulsen@mq.edu.au)

  • James Forrest

    (Department of Human Geography, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW 2109, Australia, jim.forrest@mq.edu.au)

Abstract

Using an alternative conception of ethnic residential segregation, and associated statistical measures, this paper re-examines Simpson's analysis of the situation of South Asians in Bradford. It suggests that, contra Simpson, segregation of that ethnic group did increase over the period 1991-2001, with implications for public policy.

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  • Ron Johnston & Michael Poulsen & James Forrest, 2005. "On the Measurement and Meaning of Residential Segregation: A Response to Simpson," Urban Studies, Urban Studies Journal Limited, vol. 42(7), pages 1221-1227, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:urbstu:v:42:y:2005:i:7:p:1221-1227
    DOI: 10.1080/00420980500122010
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