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Research · Public sociologyL.J. Hanifan's 1916 article regarding local support for rural schools is one of the first occurrences of the term "social capital" in reference to social cohesion and personal investment in the community.[3] In defining the concept, Hanifan contrasts social capital with material goods by defining it as "I do not refer to real estate, or to personal property or to cold cash, but rather to that in life which tends to make these tangible substances count for most in the daily lives of people, namely, goodwill, fellowship, mutual sympathy and social intercourse among a group of individuals and families who make up a social unit… If he may come into contact with his neighbor, and they with other neighbors, there will be an accumulation of social capital, which may immediately satisfy his social needs and which may bear a social potentiality sufficient to the substantial improvement of living conditions in the whole community. The community as a whole will benefit by the coöperation of all its parts, while the individual will find in his associations the advantages of the help, the sympathy, and the fellowship of his neighbors (pp. 130-131)." While various aspects of the concept have been approached by all social science fields, some trace the modern usage of the term to Jane Jacobs in the 1960s. However, she did not explicitly define a term social capital but used it in an article with a reference to the value of networks.[citation needed] Political scientist Robert Salisbury advanced the term as a critical component of interest group formation in his 1969 article "An Exchange Theory of Interest Groups" in the Midwest Journal of Political Science. Sociologist Pierre Bourdieu used the term in 1972 in his Outline of a Theory of Practice,[4] and clarified the term some years later in contrast to cultural, economic, and symbolic capital. Sociologists James Coleman, Barry Wellman and Scot Wortley adopted Glenn Loury's 1977 definition in developing and popularising the concept.[5] In the late 1990s the concept gained popularity, serving as the focus of a World Bank research programme and the main subject of several mainstream books, including Robert Putnam's Bowling Alone.and along with Lewis Feldstein "Better Together." [2]
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1. Discover American history and hospitality in Boston
November 19, 2009
The gateway to New England and the historic capital of the east coast, Boston has all the red-brick charm and seasonal beauty you would expect from this colonial city. As one of America’s oldest cities, founded in 1630 by English colonists and achieving city status in 1822, social history and a strong sense of self is everywhere, with proud Bostonians usually all too happy to share their fascinating city with inquisitive guests. Not only is Boston perhaps America’s most historic city, but it is also the culture hub of New England, and it’s not hard to see why. Hop on one of the many city to... (read more)
Author: Jonathan Wallace
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2. Groups Say Sexual Abuse In Zimbabwe Rampant
November 13, 2009
Several aid organizations are planning to set up centers in Zimbabwe where victims of sexual abuse can get physical and psychological help. The three organizations involved in this project, the International Organization for Migration, the U.N. Children's Fund and the U.N.'s Population Fund say their assistance is desperately needed in a country where sexual abuse is rampant and the victims have nowhere to turn for help. The three organizations conducted a survey earlier this year in the Zimbabwean capital, Harare and several rural provinces. It found the social, political and economic... (read more)
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3. Social Media Revolution | Billion Dollar Benefit 

November 16, 2009
Social Media Revolution | Billion Dollar Benefit ? The Billion Dollar Benefit is what we call a Social Media Revolution, How to use Social Media to get a JOB! BDBsocial is a FREE Social Cause Network teaching you Social Media in Plain English. Join Today! http://BDBsocial.org DAN WEIK Co-Founder of Billion Dollar Benefit is a Marketing Genius! Creating a Revolutionizing Fund Raising System using Social Cause Marketing that uses Social Media Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Wordpress to Support World-Wide Causes by Teaching Non-Profit Business's & John Q Public how to generate lar... (read more)
Author: Dan Weik
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4. Legatum Institute: India more Prosperous than China
November 11, 2009
The Legatum Institute, an academic investment group think tank based in London, has just released its latest global prosperity report. The 2009 Prosperity Index values prosperity in a number of ways, and not purely based on economic indicators. They include personal freedoms, quality of life, entrepreneurship, health, education, innovation, governance and social capital in addition to economic fundamentals.
In the results, India scored 45th on the index, while China ranked low in 75th place, below even pariah state Venezuela. The reasons for this have to do “in the way Indian governance c... (read more)
Author: dezan shira
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5. Hire The Wedding Planners In NYC For A Picture Perfect Wedding
October 26, 2009
New York is a major tourist destination and one of the most important centers of World’s trade and commerce. Every year it is flooded by thousands of visitors from all over the world. New York has an electrifying nightlife with private parties, corporate events; social get-together, fashion shows and product launches being a constant part of the New York culture. New York City is the wedding capital of the United States and thereby every couple dreams of getting married in this magnificent and fun filled city. New York presents the perfect venues to hold some event. Be it a large social gather... (read more)
Author: Genelia Brown
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