Investment of social capital: A new dimension of political development

Author: Yan Jirong
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Publish Date: 2006-05-09
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 in the field of social capital theory from abroad to systematically analyze the nature, composition, types, and forms of existence of social capital. It explains the functions of social capital in social, political, and economic development, clarifies the sources, investment methods, and strategies of social capital, and on this basis, proposes its own views on national development strategies. The book is detailed and well-organized, to some extent, making up for the lack of specialized and systematic research on social capital in China.