Rethinking Social Capital

Rethinking Social Capital is a book that explores the concept of social capital, its definition, uses, and problems. It offers a fresh take on social capital as a process and discusses its applications to families, communities, education, formal organizations, informal networks, class, race, ethnicity, and inequality. The book is valuable for students and scholars of the social sciences, as well as policy makers and public policy institutes.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 13 May 2022
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd

Rethinking Social Capital is a comprehensive exploration of the concept of social capital, combining theoretical approaches with practical applications. Authored by renowned scholar Carl Bankston, the book offers a fresh perspective on social capital, presenting it as a dynamic process rather than a static entity.

The book provides essential definitions of social capital, elucidating its functionality, theoretical issues, and relationship with social structure. Bankston delves into the complexities of defining social relationships in terms of financial resources, proposing an alternative structural model that views social capital as a continuous process.

Chapters in the book examine the broad applications of social capital theory across various domains, including families, communities, education, formal organizations, informal networks, class, race, ethnicity, and inequality, as well as the nation-state.

This cutting-edge book is an invaluable resource for students and scholars of the social sciences, providing clarity on the concept of social capital and its practical implications. Its applications in policymaking and public policy institutes will also contribute significantly to understanding and addressing social issues.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800379787