Social Capital in Singapore: The Power of Network Diversity

ISBN-13: 9780367635060 / Angielski / Twarda / 2020 / 174 str.

Vincent Chua; Gillian Koh; Tan Ern Ser

Opis

The authors propose network diversity : the deliberate and organic forming of ties across class and other social boundaries as a remedy for the problems caused by meritocracy. In particular they analyse the importance of developing bridging forms of social capital built on social relationships.

Spis treści

1. Nation Building In Singapore—One Tie At A Time 2. The Diversity Challenge 3. Measuring The Network 4. Emerging Class Circles Amid Fading Racial Lines 5. Inclusive Networks And The Social Infrastructure That Facilitate Them 6. It Takes A Network: Network Diversity And The Link To National Identity 7. Blending Circles: Policy Levers That Enhance Social Mixing