Social Capital In Europe
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Social Capital In Europe Similarity Of Countries And Diversity Of People
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Author : Heiner Meulemann
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2008-01-31
Social Capital In Europe Similarity Of Countries And Diversity Of People written by Heiner Meulemann and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-01-31 with Social Science categories.
Social capital may foster the integration of a society and the stability of a democracy.This volume examines the differences in levels, causes and consequences of social capital between 22 European countries surveyed in the 2002 European Social Survey. Muliti-level analyses are used in each contribution
Social Capital In Europe
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Author : Emanuele Ferragina
language : en
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Release Date : 2012
Social Capital In Europe written by Emanuele Ferragina and has been published by Edward Elgar Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Social Science categories.
ïThis book is a must for anyone interested in the concept of social capital.Í _ Martin Seeleib-Kaiser, University of Oxford, UK ïThe quantitative survey of social capital at the regional level is an original contribution that opens a fresh geographic perspective on the literature in this field. Moving beyond the statistical representation of regional patterns the authorÍs use of case studies illuminates how local culture and historical contexts influence the manifestations of social capital. This volume breaks new ground challenging conventional analysis to advance our understanding of social capital.Í _ Neil Gilbert, University of California, Berkeley, US ïSocial Capital in Europe dismantles Robert PutnamÍs theoretical model by critically discussing the most prominent international literature in the field and by analyzing a large bulk of empirical and historical evidence. According to Putnam, the lack of social capital in the South of Italy dates back to medieval history. His ñhistorical determinismî, that seems to erase every influence of contemporary social phenomena, is largely contradicted by Ferragina.Í _ Piero Bevilacqua, University of Rome, Italy ïThe concept of social capital has enjoyed increasing vogue among social scientists. Historians have been mobilized to support the importance of this concept in various ways, and in turn they have increasingly relied on it. The historian will find in this book both a definitive guide to the theoretical debate behind this controversial concept and an impressive demonstration of how it can be used to produce comparative historical analysis.Í _ Agostino Inguscio, Yale University, US The book investigates the determinants of social capital across 85 European regions capturing the renewed interest among social capital theorists for the importance of active secondary groups in supporting the correct functioning of society and its democratic institutions. Robert Putnam merged quantitative and historical analyses, suggesting that the lack of social capital in the south of Italy was mainly due to a peculiar historical development rather than being the product of a mix of structural socio-economic factors, a conclusion that has been the subject of fierce criticism and debate. Emanuele Ferragina analyses the influence of income inequality, economic development, labour market participation and national divergence. By complementing these socio-economic explanations with a comparative historic-institutional analysis between two deviant cases (Wallonia and the south of Italy) and two regular cases (Flanders and the north east of Italy), the findings suggest that income inequality, labour market participation and national divergence are important factors in explaining the lack of social capital. Furthermore, the traditional historical determinism is refuted with the formulation of the sleeping social capital theory. Sociologists, political scientists, economic historians and scholars interested in comparative methods and European politics and policy will find this informative book invaluable.
Social Capital And European Democracy
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Author : Marco Maraffi
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2008-08-28
Social Capital And European Democracy written by Marco Maraffi and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-08-28 with Political Science categories.
Very good editors and contributors- all well known. Hot topic. Truely comparative study (within Europe and US). Broad geographical coverage of European countries.
Trust Ing In Europe
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Author : Elias Papaioannou
language : en
Publisher: Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies
Release Date : 2013-06-17
Trust Ing In Europe written by Elias Papaioannou and has been published by Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-17 with Political Science categories.
PDF available for free on http://martenscentre.eu/publications/trusting-europe-how-increased-social-capital-can-contribute-economic-development This report surveys recent works in political economy showing that trust and civic capital more generally matter for various aspects of economic well-being and presents new evidence from European countries showing that trust has deteriorated considerably in those European countries that have been affected the most by the ongoing economic downturn. We also discuss policy recommendations. The key message is that because trust and social capital matter crucially for economic and institutional development, countries must both monitor developments closely and pursue policies that cultivate civic social capital. Given strong inertia, changing people's beliefs and promoting civic engagement will not occur overnight. Targeted policies can increase civicness and promote social capital considerably. First, promoting education seems crucial as, a higher level of education cultivates social capital. Second, countries where primary and secondary education are based on lecturing and memorising, should alter the curriculum towards more group activities, team projects, and critical thinking based on a dialectic method. Third, policymakers should continue promoting the outward orientation of the economy and the removal of administrative barriers to entry that fuel corruption and impede competition.
Social Capital And Governance
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Author : Frane Adam
language : en
Publisher: LIT Verlag Münster
Release Date : 2007
Social Capital And Governance written by Frane Adam and has been published by LIT Verlag Münster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Business & Economics categories.
The intention of this book's contributions is to focus on some key aspects of social capital in the context of civic participation, governance and civil society at both national and EU levels. The role of new EU members is particularly stressed. The texts aim to demonstrate how social capital in the form of co-operative norms and actions facilitates the self-organisation of civil society and its internal ability to articulate policy relevant alternative proposals. The efficiency and responsiveness of governance at different - local, national, transnational - levels are also addressed. Besides theoretical reconsiderations, the book draws attention to the issue of the quality of data and greater methodological reflexivity.
Social Capital In Central And Eastern Europe
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Author : Dimitrina Dimova Mihailova
language : en
Publisher: Policy Studies
Release Date : 2004
Social Capital In Central And Eastern Europe written by Dimitrina Dimova Mihailova and has been published by Policy Studies this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Political Science categories.
The collapse of socialist rule encouraged many Western analysts and government advisors to see the east-European region as a veritable tabula rasa just waiting for civil society and market democracy. Millions of dollars and euros were poured into democrazation projects, with the aim of building social capital.
Regional Social Capital In Europe
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Author : Marili Parissaki
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
Regional Social Capital In Europe written by Marili Parissaki and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Social capital (Sociology) categories.
Social Capital And Sport Governance In Europe
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Author : Margaret Groeneveld
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2010-09-13
Social Capital And Sport Governance In Europe written by Margaret Groeneveld and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-09-13 with Political Science categories.
Although there is significant interest in the social role of sport in fostering civil society from both policymakers and academics, there is a lack of evidence of the specific role of sport federations in this system. This book critically presents the mechanisms and structures in a selection of sport federations within a variety of European countries that illuminate the varied relationships between not-for-profit sport federations, their members, governments and the citizens they represent. The contributors explore the contrasts and synergies between core social capital theoretical perspectives, and how these may be informed by and/or shape the realities of governance from different perspectives within the sport system.
The Future Of The Welfare State
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Author : Heikki Ervasti
language : en
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Release Date : 2012
The Future Of The Welfare State written by Heikki Ervasti and has been published by Edward Elgar Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Political Science categories.
At a time when welfare states in Europe are coming under increasing pressure from both growing demand and, in some countries, severe financial austerity measures, the attitudes of ordinary people and European social cohesion are much debated. Using data from the European Social Survey, these empirical analyses examine welfare state attitudes and draw conclusions for the future. Theoretically the book is linked to analyses of altering social risks, policy challenges, policy changes and policy performance of the European welfare states. The analyses in the book explore a variety of individual and macro-level determinants of welfare policy attitudes ranging from socio-economic factors to religiosity, but a special emphasis is laid on solidarity, social cohesion and social capital among European nations.
Social Capital And Associations In European Democracies
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Author : William A. Maloney
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2007-01-24
Social Capital And Associations In European Democracies written by William A. Maloney and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-01-24 with Business & Economics categories.
This unique book offers an empirical assessment of how social and political involvement relates to theories of citizenship and democracy and is a companion volume to Citizenship and Involvement in European Democracies.