Social Capital in Hong Kong
Social Capital in Hong Kong

Author: Sik Hung NG

Publisher: City University of HK Press

Published: 2011-01-01

Total Pages: 355

ISBN-13: 9629371863

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"Given the rapid pace at which the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and other Asian economies are growing and the global volatility that these societies are experiencing, social capital and its divers connectivities can furnish useful anchoring to communities, neighbourhoods, local governments and social protection networks. This book provides a critical analysis of social capital, its indigenous evolution and spread in HKSAR. Some of the experiments and activities narrated in this book indicate the ingenious blending of the local ethos and culture with modern organisational forms and information networks." -- BACK COVER.

Exploring 'unseen' Social Capital in Community Participation
Exploring 'unseen' Social Capital in Community Participation

Author: Sam Wong

Publisher: Amsterdam University Press

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 9053560343

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This volume argues that using social capital to eradicate poverty is unlikely to succeed because its mainstream approach mistakenly assumes that social capital necessarily benefits poor people. The inadequacy of that assumption, Sam Wong argues, calls for a reassessment of human motivations, institutional dynamics, and the complexity of structures in social capital building. Proposing a “pro-poor” perspective, in which poverty-specific outcomes are highlighted, he suggests an exploration of “unseen” social capital is in order—not only to challenge the mainstream understanding of “seen” social capital, but to demonstrate the need for everyday cooperation, which is shaped by social norms, influenced by conscious and unconscious motivations, and subject to changes in priority based on livelihood. A useful volume for both policy makers and practitioners, Exploring ‘Unseen’ Social Capital in Community Participation offers a fresh perspective in thinking about civic and social agency.

The Role of the Community Investment and Inclusion Fund (Ciif) in Building Social Capital in Hong Kong
The Role of the Community Investment and Inclusion Fund (Ciif) in Building Social Capital in Hong Kong

Author: Chung-Kin Wong

Publisher: Open Dissertation Press

Published: 2017-01-27

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781374669710

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This dissertation, "The Role of the Community Investment and Inclusion Fund (CIIF) in Building Social Capital in Hong Kong" by Chung-kin, Wong, 黃仲健, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. DOI: 10.5353/th_b3642715 Subjects: Community development - China - Hong Kong - Finance Social capital (Sociology) - China - Hong Kong Public investments - Social aspects - China - Hong Kong

SOCIAL CAPITAL & SUSTAINABLE D
SOCIAL CAPITAL & SUSTAINABLE D

Author: Fung-Sang Mandy Wong

Publisher: Open Dissertation Press

Published: 2017-01-26

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 9781360989648

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This dissertation, "Social Capital and Sustainable Development in Hong Kong: a Preliminary Assessment" by Fung-sang, Mandy, Wong, 黃鳳笙, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. DOI: 10.5353/th_b4501329 Subjects: Social capital (Sociology) - China - Hong Kong Sustainable development - China - Hong Kong

The Dynamics of Social Capital and Civic Engagement in Asia
The Dynamics of Social Capital and Civic Engagement in Asia

Author: Amrita Daniere

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2012-02-13

Total Pages: 299

ISBN-13: 1136456554

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The purpose of this volume is to highlight the impacts on civic engagement of social capital, and its various component parts (trust, norms, networks and associations), in diverse parts of Asia. Addressing the pressing need for improved governance within the spatial, political and cultural realities in the rapidly transforming landscapes of Asia, the contributors to the book bring together interdisciplinary work that focuses on the ways in which civic engagement can link with social capital building. The goal of this volume is to inspire policy that recognizes that a vibrant society with access to rich stores of positive social capital requires civil society, alternate civilities and the state. The result is a dialogue on the interplay of social capital and civic engagement in socio-political contexts quite different from those found in the West. This book contributes to current discussions about the nature of social relations and their connection to politics and change and offers a unique lens into the validity of these important concepts in contemporary research across a variety of Asian settings. It will be of interest to social scientists across the board, especially those with an interest in Asia and Asian development.

Active Social Capital
Active Social Capital

Author: Anirudh Krishna

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 9780231125710

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The idea of social capital allows scholars to assess the quality of relationships among people within a particular community and show how that quality affects the ability to achieve shared goals. With evidence collected from sixty-nine villages in India, Krishna investigates what social capital is, how it operates in practice, and what results it can be expected to produce. Does social capital provide a viable means for advancing economic development, promoting ethnic peace, and strengthening democratic governance? The world is richer than ever before, but more than a fifth of its people are poor and miserable. Civil wars and ethnic strife continue to mar prospects for peace. Democracy is in place in most countries, but large numbers of citizens do not benefit from it. How can development, peace and democracy become more fruitful for the ordinary citizen? This book shows how social capital is a crucial dimension of any solution to these problems.

Social Capital and Sustainable Community Development
Social Capital and Sustainable Community Development

Author: 李佳足

Publisher:

Published: 2017-01-28

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781374810518

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This dissertation, "Social Capital and Sustainable Community Development: a Case Study of North Point" by 李佳足, Kai-chuk, Bonnie, Lee, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. DOI: 10.5353/th_b4389498 Subjects: Social capital (Sociology) - China - Hong Kong Community development, Urban - China - Hong Kong - Case studies Sustainable deveopment - China - Hong Kong - Case studies Social capital (Sociology) - North Point Community development, Urban - North Point

Rethinking Social Capital and Entrepreneurship in Greater China
Rethinking Social Capital and Entrepreneurship in Greater China

Author: Jenn-Hwan Wang

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-05-05

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 1317406400

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Family networks and wider personal social relationships - guanxi - have long been held to be a significant factor making for the success of many Chinese family businesses, and guanxi is often seen as a special characteristic which shapes the nature of all business in China. This book re-examines this proposition critically, bringing together the very latest research and comparing the situation in different parts of "Greater China" – mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. It considers entrepreneurship, venture capital, intergenerational succession, disputes, family businesses in different sectors of the economy, and particular family businesses. Among the book’s many interesting conclusions is the observation that guanxi capitalism has evolved in different ways in the different parts of Greater China, with the particular institutional setting having a major impact.

Urban Social Capital
Urban Social Capital

Author: Gregory W. Streich

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-02-11

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 1317003438

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This volume presents a kaleidoscopic view of the norms and forms of contemporary city life, focusing especially on the processes of social capital (de)formation in the urban milieu. It brings together studies from highly diverse urban settings, such as squatter re-settlement projects in Kathmandu, urban funeral societies in Africa, an HIV/AIDS community in Los Angeles, the poor of Harare, pensioners in Shanghai, Maori gangs in Auckland, and a Roma boxing club in Prague, among others. Contributors draw on contemporary theory and research in social capital, political economy, urban planning and policy, social movements, civil society and democracy to explore how social norms, networks, connections and ties are created, deployed - and often frayed - under conditions of social complexity, inequality, cultural pluralism, and the ethno-racial diversity and division characteristic of urban contexts throughout the world. In this way, the volume engages in a genuinely globalized - and globalizing - discussion of contemporary urban social life and stands as a unique and timely interdisciplinary contribution to the ever-expanding literature devoted to social capital.