Investment of Social Capital - A New Dimension of Political Development - Frontiers of Political Science

Author: Yan Jirong
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: Social capital is a resource that exists within social structure relationships, manifested as personal relationships, member status, social networks, and trust relationships. This book applies the research achievements already obtained in the field of social capital theory abroad, systematically analyzes the nature, composition, types, and forms of existence of social capital, explains the functions of social capital for social, political, and economic development, clarifies the sources, investment methods, and strategies of social capital, and on this basis, puts forward its own views on national development strategies. The content of this book is detailed and well-organized, to some extent, making up for the lack of specialized systematic research on social capital in China.