{"title":"Joonmo Son","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoonmo Son’s works delve into the intricate dynamics of society and power, offering insightful analysis within the realm of \u003cstrong\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/strong\u003e. Readers can expect thought-provoking discussions on themes such as social capital and the forces that shape collective behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a sharp focus on contemporary political structures and societal relationships, Son’s writing combines rigorous research with accessible prose. These books invite reflection on how communities connect and influence the broader political landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"social-capital-by-joonmo-son-9781509513796","title":"Social Capital","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSocial capital is a principal concept across the social sciences and has readily entered into mainstream discourse. In short, it is popular. However, this popularity has taken its toll. Social capital suffers from a lack of consensus because of the varied ways it is measured, defined, and deployed by different researchers. It has been put to work in ways that stretch and confuse its conceptual value, blurring the lines between networks, trust, civic engagement, and any type of collaborative action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis clear and concise volume presents the diverse theoretical approaches of scholars from Marx, Coleman, and Bourdieu to Putnam, Fukuyama, and Lin, carefully analysing their commonalities and differences. Joonmo Son categorises this wealth of work according to whether its focus is on the necessary preconditions for social capital, its structural basis, or its production. He distinguishes between individual and collective social capital (from shared resources of a personal network to pooled assets of a whole society), and interrogates the practical impact social capital has had in various policy areas (from health to economic development).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSocial Capital\u003c\/em\u003e will be of immense value to readers across the social sciences and practitioners in relevant fields seeking to understand this mercurial concept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47432590622956,"sku":"9781509513796","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781509513796.jpg?v=1774555251"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/joonmo-son.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}