Assessing Social Capital : Concept, Policy and Practice
ISBN: 9781443804790
Platform/Publisher: Ebook Central / Cambridge Scholars Publishing
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Subjects: Social Science;

Social capital is a key concept in academic research and policymaking internationally. It focuses attention on social relationships, values, and access to resources in families, communities, regions and nations. But does the concept, Other its focus on particular aspects of social life and the thrust of its influence on policy initiatives, hide more than it illuminates? Is it even harmful? Can social capital ideas be amended or adapted to bring other issues into view, or are there alternati...


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