Social Capital: A Multifaceted Perspective

Book Overview

This book provides an account of the current understanding of social capital. It covers both theoretical and empirical studies, and the concept is debated throughout. Also included in this volume is the classic 1987 article by the late James Coleman, Social Capital in the Creation of Human Capital, which formed the basis for the development of social capital as an organizing concept in the social sciences. The volume is divided into areas that cover...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0821350048
• ISBN13: 9780821350041
• Release Date: August 2001
• Publisher: World Bank Publications
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Must have for int'l development professionals

This collection of articles from reknowned scholars and seasoned development practitioners is a fantastic look at the crucial role that social capital plays in making social and economic development projects effective and sustainable. For academics interested in the topic, it's also a great departure from the more macro theories presented by Putnam and Fukuyama in that it examines the implications of social capital at a community and even interpersonal level, offering rich, qualitative examples. Incredibly interesting, engaging, and practical.