Social Capital and European Democracy (Routledge/ECPR Studies in European Political Science: No.6)

By: Kenneth Newton and Jan W. Van Deth and Paul F. Whiteley and Marco Maraffi

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Synopsis: The authors of this work examine the dominant view that voluntary activity promotes social capital and hence good government, but also explore alternative models for the creation of social capital. Theoretical discussion is combined with detailed case studies to provide a new explanation of : * the origins and nature of social capital * its effects on political participation and policy-making * the role of the voluntary sector Contributors go on to examine the possibility that current changes in the voluntary sector may in fact undermine social capital and consider the consequences. This book is an important step forward in this rapidly growing field of research and adds a unique European perspective to a debate which has been largely US-focussed.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781134664269
Related ISBNs:: 9780203091401, 9780415186308, 9780415186308
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 03/27/20
Copyrighted By:: Jan W. Van Deth, Marco Maraffi, Kenneth Newton, Paul F. Whiteley
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Marco Maraffi
Edited by:: Kenneth Newton
Edited by:: Jan Van Deth
Edited by:: Paul Whiteley