Social Capital, Diversity, And the Welfare State - Rilegato

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ISBN 10: 0774813091 ISBN 13: 9780774813099

Casa editrice: Univ of British Columbia Pr, 2006

Riassunto

Social capital is arguably the most critical idea to emerge in the social sciences in the last two decades. Emphasizing the importance of social networks, communication, and the symbolic and material exchanges that strengthen communities, social capital has been the subject of an expansive body of literature. Social Capital, Diversity, and the Welfare State represents a landmark consideration of the diverse meanings, causal foundations, and positive and negative consequences of social capital, with a particular focus on its role in mitigating or enhancing social inequalities.

The chapters, written by economists, political scientists, and sociologists, address a range of empirical and theoretical issues. This book is cutting-edge addition to the field that offers fresh insights into the conceptualization, operation, sources, and consequences of social capital in Canadian society.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Fiona M. Kay is an associate professor in the Department of Sociology at Queen's University. Richard Johnston is a professor of political science and research director of the National Annenberg Election Survey at the University of Pennsylvania.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Univ of British Columbia Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0774813091
• ISBN 13: 9780774813099
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 352
• Redattore: Kay Fiona M., Johnston Richard