{"product_id":"democracies-in-flux-the-evolution-of-social-capital-in-contemporary-society-paperback","title":"Democracies in Flux: The Evolution of Social Capital in Contemporary Society - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRobert D. Putnam\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his national bestseller \u003cem\u003eBowling Alone\u003c\/em\u003e, Robert Putnam illuminated the decline of social capital in the US. Now, in \u003cem\u003eDemocracies in Flux\u003c\/em\u003e, Putnam brings together a group of leading scholars who broaden his findings as they examine the state of social capital in eight advanced democracies around\u003cbr\u003ethe world.\u003cbr\u003e The book is packed with many intriguing revelations. The contributors note, for instance, that waning participation in unions, churches, and political parties seems to be virtually universal, a troubling discovery as these forms of social capital are especially important for empowering less\u003cbr\u003eeducated, less affluent portions of the population. Indeed, in general, the researchers found more social grouping among the affluent than among the working classes and they find evidence of a younger generation that is singularly uninterested in politics, distrustful both of politicians and of\u003cbr\u003eothers, cynical about public affairs, and less inclined to participate in enduring social organizations. Yet social capital appears as strong as ever in Sweden, where 40% of the adult population participate in \"study circles\"--small groups who meet weekly for educational discussions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSocial capital--good will, fellowship, sympathy, and social intercourse--is vitally important both for the health of our communities and for our own physical and psychological well being. Offering a panoramic look at social capital around the world, this book makes an important contribution to our\u003cbr\u003eunderstanding of these phenomena and why they are important in today's world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert D. Putnam\u003c\/strong\u003e is Peter and Isabel Malkin Professor of Public Policy at Harvard University. He is the founder of the Saguaro Seminar on Civic Engagement and author of the best-selling \u003cem\u003eBowling Alone\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 528\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 26, 2004\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45256180170854,"sku":"9780195171600","price":65.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/NU9RaHI2YWc0ZGxyR0lUYjQzM1dhdz09.webp?v=1773701440","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/democracies-in-flux-the-evolution-of-social-capital-in-contemporary-society-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}