Rethinking social capital : global contributions from theory and practice / edited by Elisabeth Kapferer [and three others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Kapferer, Elisabeth, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social capital (Sociology).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (328 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Newcastle upon Tyne, England : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2017.

Summary:

Concepts of social capital play a well-established role in a number of academic disciplines and continue to grow in popularity in the discourses of the sciences, as well as those of civil society and social practice. As an element that is fundamental and constitutive of various forms of societal coexistence and wellbeing, social capital apparently generates positive effects. However, it also contributes to inequalities and unequal distribution of power, and is, consequently, a rather controversial subject. This collection of essays represents reflections and case studies from all over the world. They step out of well-known paths of discourse and discuss the phenomenon of social capital in manifold ways and from new perspectives. In addition to rethinking social capital theoretically and methodologically, the authors focus especially on issues and challenges of its practical application. The contributions come from researchers and practitioners of different backgrounds including sciences such as sociology, philosophy, social geography, economics, health studies, history, interpersonal communication studies and cultural studies, as well as social practice in development aid. The volume will appeal to a broad audience from diverse disciplines, both academic and practical.

Contents:

Intro

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Part I: Reflections on the Concept of Social Capital

Capital, the Social and the Institution

On Bridging

Bridging Societal Diversities

I don't want your civic engagement!

A Structure-Analytical View of the Relationship between Social Capital and Deviant Behaviour

Dionysian" Bonds in "Apollonian" Perspective

Non-Human Components as Agents in the Social Assemblage

Open Data as Social Capital in a Digital Society

Part II: Case Studies

Online Relationships as a Source for Social Capital

Social Capital in Crisis

Social Capital and Political Change in the Community Service Organization

Social Capital, Health, and Migration

Cattle Trading on the Sidelines

Social Capital in Rural Development, Networking and Decision-Making

How Can Public Participation Projects Generate Social Capital?

Civil Society and Social Capital in Morocco

Contributors.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (EBC, viewed December 5, 2017).

ISBN:

1-5275-0515-4

OCLC:

1013806127