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Investing in each other and the community: the role of social capital

Published 1 January 2006
Paul Haezewindt
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Abstract

In recent years there has been an explosion of interest in the concept of social capital and its impact upon society. Social capital is closely associated with community spirit and cohesion, and while definitions vary, the main aspects of social capital are citizenship, neighbourliness, trust and shared values, community involvement, volunteering, social networks, and civic and political participation.

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Social Sciences