Social Capital’s Role in American Communities: From Theory to Practice

Social capital can come in many forms (trust, civic engagement, community attachment, and social networks) and has become one of the most contested concepts in social sciences. This course is designed to balance theories, methods, and applications, drawing on literatures from sociology, public policy, public administration, communication, media studies, and management.

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July 18, 2025

This blog post was written by current student Lilly Parker. In my first blog post, I shared...

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