Karen S. Cook
Advanced Introduction to Social Capital
Advanced Introduction to Social Capital
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Elgar Advanced Introductions provide accessible yet rigorous surveys of major fields in the social sciences, business, and law. This Advanced Introduction to Social Capital explores cutting-edge research on social capital, highlighting its networks, norms, and trust, and their contribution to the collective good. It is essential reading for students and researchers in sociology and political science, as well as scholars of public policy.
Format: Hardback
Length: 148 pages
Publication date: 06 September 2022
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Elgar Advanced Introductions are a captivating and insightful foray into significant domains within the social sciences, business, and law, penned by esteemed scholars worldwide. These meticulously crafted volumes are designed to be accessible yet rigorous, offering concise and lucid overviews of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.
In this Advanced Introduction to Social Capital, Karen Cook delves into the intricate networks, norms, and trust that form the foundation of social capital, facilitating cooperation, bolstering civil society, and contributing to social order. Cook emphasizes how these elements work together to promote the collective well-being and provide valuable resources to individuals, organizations, and institutions.
Key Features:
Cross-cultural comparisons of the role of social networks in various domains of activity
A critical focus on the significance of tolerance and the reaffirmation of democratic principles and practices
An understanding of current social and political challenges related to polarization, such as inequality and trust limitations
This timely Advanced Introduction serves as a vital resource for students and researchers in sociology and political science seeking an overview of social capital. It will also be an inspiring read for scholars of public policy, particularly those interested in public management and its impact on social capital.
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789902679
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