Racial Diversity and Social Capital: Equality and Community in America

by Rodney E. Hero

Book Overview

Race and racial diversity are important aspects of America and have been shown to substantially affect social relations and the political system, often in ways inconsistent with the values of equality. However, greater civic association and a general sense of community, embodied in the concept of social capital, are said to have tremendous beneficial effects and profoundly influence American society. This 2007 study juxtaposes and critically assesses...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521698618
• ISBN13: 9780521698610
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.2" x 8.9"