Social capital

Fernanda Paiva Duarte

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    Abstract

    The term "social capital" can be traced back to the work of Lyda Hanifan (19 16, 1920) on rural school community centres, which discusses notions such as good will, fellowship, sympathy and social intercourse. However, the concept of social capital became popularized later through the work of political scientist Robert Putnam (1993, p. 167) who defines it as “norms of reciprocity and networks of civic engagement". l'hese networks of engagement and reciprocity are based on trust and shared values, which facilitate cooperation for mutual benefit. Social networks create "collective value" and encourage people to help each other through norms of reciprocity.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationEncyclopedia of Corporate Social Responsibility
    EditorsSamuel O. Idowu, Nicholas Capaldi, Liangrong Zu, Ananda Das Gupta
    Place of PublicationThe Netherlands
    PublisherSpringer Reference
    PagesN/A-N/A
    Number of pages7
    ISBN (Print)9783642280870
    Publication statusPublished - 2013

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