Social Capital In Hong Kong

Author : Sik Hung NG,Stephen Yan-leung CHEUNG,Brahm PRAKASH
Publisher : City University of HK Press
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789629371869

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Social Capital in Hong Kong by Sik Hung NG,Stephen Yan-leung CHEUNG,Brahm PRAKASH Pdf

"Given the rapid pace at which the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and other Asian economies are growing and the global volatility that these societies are experiencing, social capital and its divers connectivities can furnish useful anchoring to communities, neighbourhoods, local governments and social protection networks. This book provides a critical analysis of social capital, its indigenous evolution and spread in HKSAR. Some of the experiments and activities narrated in this book indicate the ingenious blending of the local ethos and culture with modern organisational forms and information networks." -- BACK COVER.

Author : Stephen Yan-Leung Cheung
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9629374927

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Social Capital in Hong Kong by Stephen Yan-Leung Cheung Pdf

Author : Sam Wong
Publisher : Amsterdam University Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789053560341

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Exploring 'unseen' Social Capital in Community Participation by Sam Wong Pdf

This volume argues that using social capital to eradicate poverty is unlikely to succeed because its mainstream approach mistakenly assumes that social capital necessarily benefits poor people. The inadequacy of that assumption, Sam Wong argues, calls for a reassessment of human motivations, institutional dynamics, and the complexity of structures in social capital building. Proposing a “pro-poor” perspective, in which poverty-specific outcomes are highlighted, he suggests an exploration of “unseen” social capital is in order—not only to challenge the mainstream understanding of “seen” social capital, but to demonstrate the need for everyday cooperation, which is shaped by social norms, influenced by conscious and unconscious motivations, and subject to changes in priority based on livelihood. A useful volume for both policy makers and practitioners, Exploring ‘Unseen’ Social Capital in Community Participation offers a fresh perspective in thinking about civic and social agency.

Author : Lena Zhong
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134037100

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Communities, Crime and Social Capital in Contemporary China by Lena Zhong Pdf

This book explores the theoretical and empirical dimensions of community crime prevention in China, examining in particular the role of social capital in a rapidly modernizing economic, social and political context. In doing so it provides a vivid picture of contemporary crime and crime control in China as well as analyzing the very particular Chinese approach to community crime prevention, looking at such social institutions as the household registration system, the neighbourhood committee, the work unit and the public security bureau. The particular focus of this book is on BLSCC − Building Little Safe and Civilized Communities − in the city of Shenshen which has been undergoing rapid change. The book looks at two contrasting communities within the city, looking at their different characteristics and the differing ways in which social capital operates in relation to crime and crime prevention. As well as shedding light on the hitherto largely hidden subject of crime prevention in China this book also makes an important contribution to wider debates about social capital and its potential, an invaluable study based on unique research.

Author : Gregory W. Streich
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2016-02-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317003434

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Urban Social Capital by Gregory W. Streich Pdf

This volume presents a kaleidoscopic view of the norms and forms of contemporary city life, focusing especially on the processes of social capital (de)formation in the urban milieu. It brings together studies from highly diverse urban settings, such as squatter re-settlement projects in Kathmandu, urban funeral societies in Africa, an HIV/AIDS community in Los Angeles, the poor of Harare, pensioners in Shanghai, Maori gangs in Auckland, and a Roma boxing club in Prague, among others. Contributors draw on contemporary theory and research in social capital, political economy, urban planning and policy, social movements, civil society and democracy to explore how social norms, networks, connections and ties are created, deployed - and often frayed - under conditions of social complexity, inequality, cultural pluralism, and the ethno-racial diversity and division characteristic of urban contexts throughout the world. In this way, the volume engages in a genuinely globalized - and globalizing - discussion of contemporary urban social life and stands as a unique and timely interdisciplinary contribution to the ever-expanding literature devoted to social capital.

Author : Amrita Daniere,Hy Van Luong
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2012-02-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781136456558

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The Dynamics of Social Capital and Civic Engagement in Asia by Amrita Daniere,Hy Van Luong Pdf

The purpose of this volume is to highlight the impacts on civic engagement of social capital, and its various component parts (trust, norms, networks and associations), in diverse parts of Asia. Addressing the pressing need for improved governance within the spatial, political and cultural realities in the rapidly transforming landscapes of Asia, the contributors to the book bring together interdisciplinary work that focuses on the ways in which civic engagement can link with social capital building. The goal of this volume is to inspire policy that recognizes that a vibrant society with access to rich stores of positive social capital requires civil society, alternate civilities and the state. The result is a dialogue on the interplay of social capital and civic engagement in socio-political contexts quite different from those found in the West. This book contributes to current discussions about the nature of social relations and their connection to politics and change and offers a unique lens into the validity of these important concepts in contemporary research across a variety of Asian settings. It will be of interest to social scientists across the board, especially those with an interest in Asia and Asian development.

Author : Jenn-Hwan Wang,Ray-May Hsung
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317406402

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Rethinking Social Capital and Entrepreneurship in Greater China by Jenn-Hwan Wang,Ray-May Hsung Pdf

Family networks and wider personal social relationships - guanxi - have long been held to be a significant factor making for the success of many Chinese family businesses, and guanxi is often seen as a special characteristic which shapes the nature of all business in China. This book re-examines this proposition critically, bringing together the very latest research and comparing the situation in different parts of "Greater China" – mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. It considers entrepreneurship, venture capital, intergenerational succession, disputes, family businesses in different sectors of the economy, and particular family businesses. Among the book’s many interesting conclusions is the observation that guanxi capitalism has evolved in different ways in the different parts of Greater China, with the particular institutional setting having a major impact.

Author : Ed. K.R. Gupta,Prasenjit Maiti
Publisher : Atlantic Publishers & Dist
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Infrastructure (Economics)
ISBN : 8126909552

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Social Capital by Ed. K.R. Gupta,Prasenjit Maiti Pdf

Author : Nan Lin,Bonnie H. Erickson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 489 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780199565986

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Social Capital by Nan Lin,Bonnie H. Erickson Pdf

The volume brings together some of the leading scholars around the world working on social capital to study how individuals and groups access and use their social relations and social connections to do better in society in order to achieve their goals.

Author : John D. Montgomery,Alex Inkeles
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781475765311

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Social Capital as a Policy Resource by John D. Montgomery,Alex Inkeles Pdf

Author : Nan Lin
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2002-05-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 052152167X

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Social Capital by Nan Lin Pdf

1. Theories of Capital: The Historical Foundation. 3. 2. Social Capital: Capital Captured through Social Relations. 19. 3. Resources, Hierarchy, Networks, and Homophily: The Structural Foundation. 29. 4. Resources, Motivations, and Interactions: The Action Foundation. 41. 5. The Theory and Theoretical Propositions. 55. 6. Social Capital and Status Attainment: A Research Tradition. 78. 7. Inequality in Social Capital: A Research Agenda. 99. 8. Social Capital and the Emergence of Social Structure: A Theory of Rational Choice. 127. 9. Reputation and Social Capital: The Rational Basis for Social Exchange. 143. 10. Social Capital in Hierarchical Structures. 165. 11. Institutions, Networks, and Capital Building: Societal Transformations. 184. 12. Cybernetworks and the Global Village: The Rise of Social Capital. 210. 13. The Future of the Theory. 243. . References. 251. . Index. 267.

Author : Lena Zhong
Publisher : Willan
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-13
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134037032

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Communities, Crime and Social Capital in Contemporary China by Lena Zhong Pdf

This book explores the theoretical and empirical dimensions of community crime prevention in China, examining in particular the role of social capital in a rapidly modernizing economic, social and political context. In doing so it provides a vivid picture of contemporary crime and crime control in China as well as analyzing the very particular Chinese approach to community crime prevention, looking at such social institutions as the household registration system, the neighbourhood committee, the work unit and the public security bureau. The particular focus of this book is on BLSCC − Building Little Safe and Civilized Communities − in the city of Shenshen which has been undergoing rapid change. The book looks at two contrasting communities within the city, looking at their different characteristics and the differing ways in which social capital operates in relation to crime and crime prevention. As well as shedding light on the hitherto largely hidden subject of crime prevention in China this book also makes an important contribution to wider debates about social capital and its potential, an invaluable study based on unique research.

Author : Nan Lin,Bonnie Erickson
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2008-03-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780191528545

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Social Capital by Nan Lin,Bonnie Erickson Pdf

For two decades, a significant number of scholars have subscribed to a common definition of social capital (resources embedded in social networks), employed a standard measurement (the position generator methodology), and conducted original research. Their sustained efforts have demonstrated the power of the concept of social capital in diverse arenas of research and varied cultural and societal settings. Their work has contributed to the substantiation, development, and expansion of social capital as a key scientific concept and theory. This book presents an introduction to some of the most recent work in the area. The volume editors have brought together scholars in North America, Europe, and East Asia to offer original and accessible reports of their own research studies. Covering both methodological and substantive issues, they demonstrate the continued importance of social capital as a guiding concept and theory in social sciences today.

Author : Christiaan Grootaert,Thierry van Bastelaer
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2002-08-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781139438025

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The Role of Social Capital in Development by Christiaan Grootaert,Thierry van Bastelaer Pdf

Previously the role of social capital - defined as the institutions and networks of relationships between people, and the associated norms and values - in programs of poverty alleviation and development has risen to considerable prominence. Although development practitioners have long suspected that social capital does affect the efficiency and quality of most development processes, this book provides the rigorous empirical results needed to confirm that impression and translate it into effective and informed policymaking. It is based on a large volume of collected data, relying equally on quantitative and qualitative research methodologies to establish approaches for measuring social capital and its impact. The book documents the pervasive role of social capital in accelerating poverty alleviation and rural development, facilitating the provision of goods and services, and easing political transition and recovery from civil conflicts.

Author : Vincent Chua,Gillian Koh,Ern Ser Tan,Drew Shih
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000335279

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Social Capital in Singapore by Vincent Chua,Gillian Koh,Ern Ser Tan,Drew Shih Pdf

How can social cohesion be achieved in a meritocratic and multicultural global city-state? Meritocracy poses a paradox: On one hand, it integrates individuals through frameworks of equal treatment, equal justice and opportunity regardless of race, language or religion. On the other hand, individuals are then segregating through academic sorting, they are rewarded based on credentials and performance which also results in elite identification and bonding. After a generation, without mitigation action, social stratification can result. Distinctive circles differentiating social elites from non-elites, the professional classes from non-professional classes emerge. The remedy the authors propose is network diversity which is the organic forming of ties across class and other social boundaries built on deliberate policies, programmes and platforms designed to facilitate that. This social mixing, forged in social infrastructure such as schools, workplaces, and voluntary associations pays off by producing the collective goods of national identity and trust. This hypothesis has been tested in the case of Singapore society and the empirical results from the research on the power of network diversity and bridging social capital are found in this volume. An insightful read for scholars and practitioners in public policy and social network analysis looking to understand the challenges faced by and the experiences that have emerged from the case of Singapore with its multicultural and cosmopolitan setting.