Social Capital: Issues, Challenges and Perspectives
Published on 21. June 2021
191 pages
978-1-5361-9642-9 (ISBN)
Description
This book contains five chapters centered around the topic of social capital, defined as the networks of relationships among people who live and work in a particular society, enabling that society to function effectively. Chapter One advances the understanding of social capital creation by Indian Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs), and argues about its importance and value, both for the HEIs and the community. Chapter Two looks at bridging and bonding social capital in the context of mobile online gaming, and how in-game international communities can facilitate accumulation of cross-cultural social capital. Chapter Three analyzes the role of social trust in the social progress of 238 European regions. Chapter Four examines how social capital may favor the development of a successful and sustainable circular economy business model, particularly in the forestry sector. Lastly, Chapter Five examines the nature of camp and its use in Old Navy advertising and how camp uniquely resonates with queer audiences.
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Content
- Intro
- Contents
- Preface
- Chapter 1
- Social Capital Creation by Higher Education Institutions: Fostering Partnerships for Common Goals
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Conceptual Framework
- Social Capital: Concept and Rationale
- Social Capital Creation vis-à-vis Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)
- Social Capital Creation by HEIs: The Indian Context
- Indian Higher Education Sector: A Brief Overview
- Social Capital Creation by Indian HEIs: Role of External Actors
- Role Played by the Government and Civil Society
- Social Capital Creation by Indian HEIs: Case Study Analysis
- Methodology
- Case Study 1
- Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidyalaya (BPSMV), Sonepat, Haryana
- Introduction
- Institution's Overarching Mission Concerning SDGs, in Particular SDG 17
- CUE/CE Activities Aimed at Social Capital Creation
- Use of Educational Activities to Serve the Community
- Authentic Learning Opportunities within the Community
- Creation of New Knowledge with the Community
- Partnerships Fostered and Social Networks Created
- External Social Capital
- Internal Social Capital
- Role Played During COVID-19
- Case Study 2
- Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati (IIT-G), Assam
- Introduction
- Institution's Overarching Mission with Respect to SDGs, in Particular SGG 17
- CUE/CE Activities Aimed at Social Capital Creation
- Use of Educational Activities to Serve the Community
- Authentic Learning Opportunities within the Community
- Creation of New Knowledge with the Community
- Partnerships Fostered and Social Networks Created
- External Social Capital
- Internal Social Capital
- Role Played During COVID-19
- Case Study 3
- Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT)- Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Introduction
- Institution's Overarching Mission Concerning SDGs, SDG-17 in Particular
- CUE/CE Activities Aimed at Social Capital Creation
- Partnerships Fostered and Social Networks Created
- External Social Capital
- Internal Social Capital
- Role Played During COVID-19
- Discussion
- Enablers
- Barriers
- Caveats
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgements
- References
- Biographical Sketches
- Chapter 2
- Bonding and Bridging Social Capital in an International Video Game Guild
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methods
- Results and Analysis
- Conditions for Social Capital
- Bonding Capital
- Bonding through Community Development
- Bonding through Disclosure of Negative Events
- Bonding Capital through Positive Disclosure
- Bridging Capital via Cultural Exchange
- Bonding and Bridging Working Together in One Guild
- Summary of Experience
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- References
- Biographical Sketches
- Chapter 3
- Social Trust and Social Progress: A European Regional Perspective
- Abstract
- 1. Introduction
- 2. The Links between Social Trust and Social Progress
- 3. Sample and Variables
- 4. An Overview of Social Trust and Social Progress in European Regions
- 5. Model and Econometric Strategy
- 6. The Impact of Social Trust on Social Progress and Its Dimensions
- Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 4
- Sustainability in the Forest Bioeconomy: How Social Capital May Favour the Development of Circular Economy Business Models
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Theoretical Background
- Social Capital Theory (SCT) - Bonding, Bridging, and Linking
- Social Capital, Dynamic Capabilities and the Adoption of CE Business Models in the Forest Bioeconomy Industry
- The Path from CE Business Models to Competitive Advantage
- Social Capital, Circular Economy Business Model Adoption and Competitive Advantages: A Model for the Forest Bioeconomy Industry
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 5
- Camp Clothing: Launching Old Navy and Enlisting the "Gay Sensibility"
- Abstract
- Introduction
- The Launch of Old Navy
- Old Navy and "Camp"
- Gay Men and Style
- Mainstream Influence
- Social Networks and Opinion Leadership
- Conclusion
- References
- Index
