Social Capital and Local Economic Development: Implications for Community Social Work Practice |
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Midgley, James; Livermore, Michelle
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1/1/98
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Journal
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Journal-of-Community-Practice
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1998, 5, 1-2, 29-40
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Community Development
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Defines the concept of social capital, traces the development of social capital theory, & examines how community social workers can promote local economic development by enhancing social capital. It is contended that community social workers can make a major contribution to local economic development by implementing projects that mobilize social capital & promote the material well-being of local people. 28 References. Adapted from the source document
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