Social Capital In Europe Similarity Of Countries And Diversity Of People

Author : Heiner Meulemann
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9047432185
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Capital in Europe: Similarity of Countries and Diversity of People? written by Heiner Meulemann and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2008-01-31 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social capital is not only usefel for the person who owns it, but it may also foster the integration of a society and the stability of a democracy. Friendly relations, social trust and norms of reciprocity ease the living together in a society and encourage people to take part in democratic decision making. This volume examines the differences in levels, causes and consequences of social capital between 22 European countries surveyed in the 2002 European Social Survey. At first glance, social capital differs strongly between countries. Yet the determinants of social capital differ strongly between European people as well. If one takes account of the latter, the former may no longer appear so large. The volume asks whether this is indeed the case so that a similiarity of countries goes along with a diversity of people. To examine this, muliti-level analyses are used in each contribution.

Author : Heiner Meulemann
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 900416362X
Total Pages : 335 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Capital in Europe - Similarity of Countries and Diversity of People? written by Heiner Meulemann and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2008 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social capital is not only usefel for the person who owns it, but it may also foster the integration of a society and the stability of a democracy. Friendly relations, social trust and norms of reciprocity ease the living together in a society and encourage people to take part in democratic decision making. This volume examines the differences in levels, causes and consequences of social capital between 22 European countries surveyed in the 2002 European Social Survey. At first glance, social capital differs strongly between countries. Yet the determinants of social capital differ strongly between European people as well. If one takes account of the latter, the former may no longer appear so large. The volume asks whether this is indeed the case so that a similiarity of countries goes along with a diversity of people. To examine this, muliti-level analyses are used in each contribution.

Author : Elias Papaioannou
Publisher : Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies
ISBN 13 : 2930632283
Total Pages : 167 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Trust(ing) in Europe? written by Elias Papaioannou and published by Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies. This book was released on 2013-06-17 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Author : Silke I. Keil
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0415523842
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Society and Democracy in Europe written by Silke I. Keil and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comparative book draws on the European Social Survey to examine what kinds of societal forces shape an individuals' relationship towards political life and develops a theoretical perspective on the relationship between social structure and democracy, linking this to research on social capital and political behavior.

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Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004261664
Total Pages : 442 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Value Contrasts and Consensus in Present-Day Europe written by and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2013-11-28 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Value Contrasts and Consensus in Present-Day Europe, Wil Arts and Loek Halman have collected a considerable number of contributions that paint the moral landscape of Europe by empirically-theoretically analyzing value patterns.

Author : Anna Almakaeva
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030758133
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Capital and Subjective Well-Being written by Anna Almakaeva and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-10-01 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a cross-cultural investigation into the interplay between social capital and subjective well-being. Based on a quantitative analysis of the latest large-N cross-cultural data sets, including the World Value Survey and the European Social Survey, and covering various countries, it offers a comparative perspective on and new insights into the determinants of social capital and well-being. By identifying both universal and culture-specific patterns, the authors shed new light on the spatial and temporal differentiation of social capital and subjective well-being. The book is divided into two main parts: The first discusses mutual trust, religious and cultural tolerance, and pro-social and human values as essential dimensions of social capital. In turn, the second part studies social capital as a source of subjective well-being and life satisfaction. Given its scope, the book will appeal to scholars of sociology, social psychology, political science and economics seeking a deeper understanding of the multi-faceted nature of social capital and well-being.

Author : Jeffrey Haynes
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136513329
Total Pages : 666 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Routledge Handbook of Democratization written by Jeffrey Haynes and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-03-15 with total page 666 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This exciting new handbook provides a global overview of the process of democratization, offering chapter by chapter discussion at both the country and regional levels and examining the interaction between the domestic and external factors that affect the progression of countries from authoritarian to democratic rule. Bringing together 29 key experts in the field, the work is designed to contrast the processes and outcomes of democratic reform in a wide range of different societies, evaluating the influence of factors such as religion, economic development, and financial resources. It is structured thematically into four broad sections: Section I provides a regional tour d’horizon of the current state of democratisation and democracy in eight regions around the world Section II examines key structures, processes and outcomes of democratisation and democracy Section III focuses on the relationship between democratisation and international relations through examination of a range of issues and actors including: the third and fourth waves of democracy, political conditionality, the United Nations, the European Union, the African Union and the Organisation of African States Section IV Examines the interaction between democratisation and development with a focus on poverty and inequality, security, human rights, gender, war, and conflict resolution. A comprehensive survey of democratization across the world, this work will be essential reading for scholars and policy-makers alike.

Author : Bertrand Badie
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1412959632
Total Pages : 4033 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book International Encyclopedia of Political Science written by Bertrand Badie and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2011-09-07 with total page 4033 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developed in partnership with the International Political Science Association this must-have, authoritative political science resource, in eight volumes, provides a definitive picture of all aspects of political life.

Author : Elena Pisani
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 331954277X
Total Pages : 516 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Capital and Local Development written by Elena Pisani and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-10-27 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses the role of social capital in promoting rural and local development. The recent financial and economic crises have exposed the European Union (EU) to an increased risk of social exclusion and poverty, which are now at the heart of its economic, employment and social agenda with explicit reference to rural and marginal areas (Europe 2020). The authors' work from the notion that rural development is not imposed from the ‘outside’, but depends also on endogenous factors, namely local cultural and ecological amenities, eco-system services, and economic links with urban areas which expand rural opportunities for innovation, competitiveness, employment and sustainable development. Social capital is of paramount importance because it helps build networks and trusting relations among local stakeholders in the public and private spheres, and supporting the enhancement of governance of natural resources in rural areas

Author : Frane Adam
Publisher : LIT Verlag Münster
ISBN 13 : 9783825896584
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Capital and Governance written by Frane Adam and published by LIT Verlag Münster. This book was released on 2007 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.