Social Capital and Health

by Ichiro Kawachi

Book Overview

This book discusses social capital -- a concept that originated in the social sciences -- and its application to the field of public health. The editors take care to define the concept of social capital, describe its theoretical origins, and discuss the controversies and debates surrounding the use of the concept in public health research and practice. The book provides a comprehensive "tool kit" of current approaches to measure social capital...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0387713107
• ISBN13: 9780387713106
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.5" x 9.3"