Social Capital by John Field
Explains the theoretical underpinning of social capital, the empirical work that has been done to explore its operation, and the influence that it has had on public policy and practice. This book includes guides to further reading and a list of websites.'Open-minded, intellectually curious, and eminently balanced and lively in its approach, John Field's Social Capital (second edition) provides an astute contribution to the ongoing dialogue surrounding the importance of social relationships..Field provides a thorough and finely-nuanced discussion of the complexities of this proposition, and in the process of doing so has accomplished an evenhanded, engaging assessment of a relevant and complex topic.' – Teaching Sociology, 2009
John Field is a Professor in the Institute of Education, University of Stirling, where he served until recently as Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research. He has published widely on socio-economic aspects of lifelong learning, including previous specialist studies of social capital and adult learning. He is Honorary Professor of Continuing Education at Birkbeck College, University of London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780415433037 |
| ISBN 10 | 0415433037 |
| Title | Social Capital |
| Author | John Field |
| Series | Key Ideas |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 2008-04-29 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
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