Foundations of Social Capital - Hardcover

Elinor Ostrom; T.K. Ahn

 
9781840648270: Foundations of Social Capital
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1840648279 ISBN 13: 9781840648270
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing, 2003

Synopsis

Few social scientific concepts have gathered so much attention and so many followers in such a short period of time as the concept of social capital. The purpose of this authoritative volume is to review the foundations for this fast growing field.

The selected articles embed the concept in core theoretical work in economics, political science, sociology, development theory, and philosophy. Topics include: contemporary conceptual and philosophical foundations; forms of social capital; and the relation of social capital to both development and democracy.

This collection will provide an insightful reference source to students and researchers alike.

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About the Author

Edited by the late Elinor Ostrom, formerly Senior Research Director, Workshop in Political Theory and Policy Analysis, Professor of Political Science, Indiana University, US and 2009 Winner of the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for research on economic governance and T.K. Ahn, Associate Professor of Public Administration, Korea University, Seoul, Korea

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Publisher
Edward Elgar Publishing
Publication date
2003
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1840648279
ISBN 13 
9781840648270
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
640

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