Popular Government, Vol. 68: Spring/Summer 2003 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Rubin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0260618500 ISBN 13: 9780260618504

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore how social capital can connect people in rural North Carolina to better work opportunities.

This issue of Popular Government examines whether networks and relationships can unlock economic progress for communities facing poverty. It collects analysis from researchers and policy writers on the links between employment, education, and community assets.

The first section describes life prospects in distressed communities and how local development can revitalize these places. The second section looks at social capital and its role in linking residents to jobs. The third section critiques traditional job placement programs and offers concrete strategies to build networks that support employment without overlooking clients’ social barriers.

• Clear definitions of social capital and how networks affect opportunity.
• How social capital interacts with employment, education, and community development.
• Critiques of standard job-placement approaches and guidance for building effective networks.
• Practical recommendations for developers and leaders working in rural areas.

This issue is ideal for policymakers, community developers, rural advocates, and readers interested in how social ties can influence economic outcomes.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0260618500
• ISBN 13: 9780260618504
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 66