""Social Capital" is an important crtique that should stimulate further analysis and dicussion of what constitutes community."
-- "New Political Science"
"The reader emerges with a good sense of the gaps in Putnam's work- or more appropriately in the context of this book, the way in which the 'feelgood' factor of Putnam's work deserves critical analysis."
--"Voluntas: International Journal of Voluntary and Nonprofit Organizations"
This collection tackles the theme of isolation and the breakdown of mediating social institutions. It is, in part, a response to Robert Putnam's "Bowling Alone" as well as an attempt to create a broader idea of civil society. These original essays contribute to the examination of democratic theory and practice, exploring one of the most popular causes of this decline in public trust--social capital.
These critical essays are written by specialists and scholars in American politics and American political thought. They utilize diverse methodologies--empirical and philosophical--and multiple perspectives to examine critically the social capital discourse and how it is related to political participation, civic engagement, and American democracy.
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""Social Capital" is an important crtique that should stimulate further analysis and dicussion of what constitutes community."
-- "New Political Science"
"The reader emerges with a good sense of the gaps in Putnam's work- or more appropriately in the context of this book, the way in which the 'feelgood' factor of Putnam's work deserves critical analysis."
--"Voluntas: International Journal of Voluntary and Nonprofit Organizations"
This collection tackles the theme of isolation and the breakdown of mediating social institutions. It is, in part, a response to Robert Putnam's "Bowling Alone" as well as an attempt to create a broader idea of civil society. These original essays contribute to the examination of democratic theory and practice, exploring one of the most popular causes of this decline in public trust--social capital.
These critical essays are written by specialists and scholars in American politics and American political thought. They utilize diverse methodologies--empirical and philosophical--and multiple perspectives to examine critically the social capital discourse and how it is related to political participation, civic engagement, and American democracy.
Imprint | New York University Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | November 2002 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | November 2002 |
Editors | Scott L. McLean, David A. Schultz, Manfred B. Steger |
Dimensions | 229 x 152 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade / Trade |
Pages | 295 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-8147-9814-0 |
Barcode | 9780814798140 |
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LSN | 0-8147-9814-4 |