Social capital and social and

Author: Bu Changli
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: The book "Social Capital and Social Harmony" comprehensively discusses the theory, characteristics, attributes, operational process, and functions of "social capital" from the perspectives of philosophy, sociology, economics, anthropology, and more. The book is well-researched, with detailed analysis, clear concepts, and a well-defined logical framework. Social capital is currently a cutting-edge research topic in sociology and other fields. Under the circumstances where collecting relevant literature is challenging for domestic scholars, the author has made significant efforts, making this one of the most outstanding works in this field in China.
Li Peilin, a researcher at the Institute of Sociology, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, in his book "Social Capital and Social Harmony," conducts an in-depth and systematic study of the issue of social capital. The book not only examines the literature on social capital theory by prominent scholars such as Bourdieu, Coleman, and Lin Nan in detail but also further defines the concept, functions, and status of social capital in relation to real-life situations. It also analyzes the positive and negative impacts of social capital in the context of its dynamic changes.
Focusing on the ethical-based characteristics of Chinese society, the author reveals the special role and significance of social capital in Chinese society, which holds great importance for understanding China's social transformation and structural changes. Professor Liu Shaojie of the School of Philosophy and Sociology, Jilin University.