"Social capital," a new idea gaining worldwide recognition, is explored in this book through studies of education, health, political science, urban regeneration, and economic development. Providing a unique overview of the topic, together with critical discussion of its application in a wide variety of fields, the volume offers the first full critical analysis of social capital, written by academics, professionals and policy specialists who are all distinguished and prominent contributors in their own fields.

. Join Stephen Baron as he shares his true life story involving 20 years battling this mysterious disease, and how he made the impossible possible when challenged by both the psychological and physical obstacles connected with a chronic ailment. From the seat of a wheelchair, see MS through the author's eyes--that there is joy and hope for everyone, even the terminally ill. Stephen is a shining example that happiness can be achieved through life's gravest downfalls, and has opened a new door of optimism and renewed strength to guide others through their trials and tribulations. Find...

. Join Stephen Baron as he shares his true life story involving 20 years battling this mysterious disease, and how he made the impossible possible when challenged by both the psychological and physical obstacles connected with a chronic ailment. From the seat of a wheelchair, see MS through the author's eyes--that there is joy and hope for everyone, even the terminally ill. Stephen is a shining example that happiness can be achieved through life's gravest downfalls, and has opened a new door of optimism and renewed strength to guide others through their trials and tribulations. Find...

There is a growing concern about the social exclusion of a range of minority groups, including people with learning difficulties. Lifelong learning is seen as one of the central means of challenging the exclusion of this group, but also of enhancing their economic status. This book demonstrates that policy based on human capital premises has produced forms of lifelong learning which exacerbate the marginalisation of people with learning difficulties.The Learning Society and people with learning difficulties: reviews the range of policy fields which increasingly intervene in the lifelong...