Social Capital: A Multifaceted Perspective [Paperback]

Ismail Serageldin (Editor), Partha Dasgupta (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0821350048 | ISBN-13: 978-0821350041 | Publication Date: August 1, 2001

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 the analytical foundations and institutional and statistical analyses of social capital.

Product Details

• Paperback: 436 pages
• Publisher: World Bank Publications (August 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0821350048
• ISBN-13: 978-0821350041
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 7.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,444,002 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for int'l development professionals, October 16, 2005

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This review is from: Social Capital: A Multifaceted Perspective (Paperback)

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.