Social Capital: A Theory of Social Structure and Action (Paperback)

Nan Lin

ISBN 10: 052152167X / ISBN 13: 9780521521673

Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2002

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Paperback. Social Capital explains the importance of using social connections and social relations in achieving goals. Social capital, or resources accessed through such connections and relations, is critical (along with human capital, or what a person or organization actually possesses) in achieving goals for individuals, social groups, organizations, and communities. The book introduces a theory that forcefully argues and shows why "it is who you know," as well as "what you know" that makes a difference in life and society. Social Capital explains the importance of using social connections and social relations in achieving goals. Social capital, or resources accessed through such connections and relations, is critical (along with human capital, or what a person or organization actually possesses) in achieving goals for individuals, social groups, organizations, and communities. The book introduces a theory that forcefully argues and shows why "it is who you know," as well as "what you know" that makes a difference in life and society. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Social Capital: A Theory of Social Structure and Action (Paperback)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 052152167X
• ISBN 13: 9780521521673
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Social Capital explains the importance of using social connections and social relations in achieving goals.

Review

'... one of the most rigorous, consistent and empirically informed theoretical analysis of social capital available.' Local Government Studies