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Concepts of social capital play a well-established role in a number of academic disciplines and continue to grow in popularity in the discourses of the sciences, as well as those of civil society and social practice. As an element that is fundamental and constitutive of various forms of societal coexistence and wellbeing, social capital apparently generates positive effects. However, it also contributes to inequalities and unequal distribution of power, and is, consequently, a rather controversial subject. This collection of essays represents reflections and case studies from all over the world. They step out of well-known paths of discourse and discuss the phenomenon of social capital in manifold ways and from new perspectives. In addition to rethinking social capital theoretically and methodologically, the authors focus especially on issues and challenges of its practical application. The contributions come from researchers and practitioners of different backgrounds including sciences such as sociology, philosophy, social geography, economics, health studies, history, interpersonal communication studies and cultural studies, as well as social practice in development aid. The volume will appeal to a broad audience from diverse disciplines, both academic and practical.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction • Elisabeth Kapferer / Andreas Koch
Part I: Reflections on the Concept of Social Capital
Capital, the Social and the Institution—Bourdieu’s Theory of Social Capital Revisited • Andrfas Koch
On Bridging • Clemens Sedmak
Bridging Societal Diversities—Who, Between Whom and Why? • Jens S. Dangschat
“I don’t want your civic engagement!”: Frustration as a Moderator of Social Capital • Sieglinde Weyringer
Structure-Analytical View of the Relationship between Social Capital and Deviant Behaviour • Benjamin Gröschl
“Dionysian” Bonds in “Apollonian” Perspective—Reflections on the Driving Forces behind Postmodern Social Capital • Mario C. Wintersteiger
Non-Human Components as Agents in the Social Assemblage • Márton Lendvay
Open Data as Social Capital in a Digital Society • Thomas J. Lampoltshammer / Johannes Scholz
Part II: Case Studies
Online Relationships as a Source for Social Capital: How Knowledge Sharing can be Supported Between Generations • Katja Neureiter / Alina Kruschkowsky / Ulrike Bruckenberger / Manfred Tscheligi
Social Capital in Crisis: The Complex Relationships Between Community, Sociality, Inequality and Resilience • Paul Kadetz
Social Capital and Political Changein the Community Service Organization • Laura M. Westhoff
Social Capital, Health, and Migration • Ursula Trummer / Sonja Novak-Zezula / Arild Aambo
Cattle Trading on the Sidelines-Social Capital as a Key Resource for Developing Aid • Martin Mayr
Social Capital in Rural Development, Networking and Decision-Making • Georg Wiesinger
How can Public Participation Projects Generate Social Capital? A Case Study of the Austrian Social Festival Keep the Ball Rolling • Isabell Gstach / Elisabeth Kapferer
Civil Society and Social Capital in Morocco • Rachid Touhtou
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