Social Capital
- What is social capital? (100 words)
- Provide three reasons why America’s social capital might be declining. Provide three reasons why America’s social capital might not be declining. Conclude with your assessment of whether or not America’s social capital is or is not declining. (600 words)
Building Social Capital: Civic Attitudes and Behavior of Public Servants
Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory: J-PART, 13(1), 5–25.
Brewer, G. (2003).
Bowling Alone: America’s Declining Social Capital
Journal of Democracy, 6(1), 65–78.
Putnam, R. (1995).
PowerPoint Slide Set 1: Social Capital
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Moloney, K. (2018s) attached
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Social capital can be defined as components of social organization that enhance mutual advantages through cooperation. One of the features of a social organization includes networks. They may refer to groups of people who share a common interest, such as unions and parent networks. Another aspect of social organization that defines social capital is norms, which are the rules practiced by society. Social…
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