Race, Neighborhoods, and the Misuse of Social Capital (1403980764) JENNINGS

This anthology tackles four key issues in race, neighborhoods, and social capital: how is social capital discussed within the contexts of racial inequality, how does this dialogue inform public policy regarding neighborhood revitalization and economic development, and how is utilization of social capital an effective strategy for improving inner city living conditions. These accomplished authors first address the common argument and then provide illustrative analyses, articulating political and economic strategies that ensure basic economic benefits for all communities, regardless of the “stock” of social capital.

"In this significant and crucial work, James Jennings and his collaborators provocatively call into question myriad assumptions regarding social capital's role as a useful heuristic and theoretical framework, especially in resolving issues of racial and spatial inequality. With passion and clarity, Jennings and his collaborators provide viable theory and convincing data on how social capital has often been utilized to exclude rather than incorporate marginalized communities in global contexts. The volume is clearly a timely scholarly contribution that reinvigorates the debates about the causes and consequences of inequality, as well as the unexamined role that social capital plays in fostering rather than undermining marginalization."
--Yvette M. Alex-Assensoh, Associate Professor of Political Science Department, Indiana University, Bloomington
"People interested in meaningful community change should read this excellent collection. It brings an impressive variety of new as well as familiar voices to the critical discussion of what 'social capital' means for low income neighborhoods and for people of color. The arguments are tough and theoretically sound. The grassroots examples are well drawn and to the point. Jennings and his contributors help us see the need to remain cautious about visions of community that avoid questions of power, history and economic justice."
--Ann Withorn, Professor of Social Policy, College of Public and Community Service, University of Massachusetts, Boston

"This anthology offers a rich analysis and critique of the concept of social capital, using multiple lenses and reaching a range of audiences."
--Louise Simmons, Associate Professor of Urban Issues in Social Work, University of Connecticut

"This volume is unique in its emphasis of racial hierarchy and stratification in the development and implementation of public policy in the U.S. The authors also add an international dimension that broadens and strengthens their discussion."
--Louis Kushnick, Senior Lecturer in Sociology, University of Manchester

Introduction--James Jennings * Race, Social Relations, and the Study of Social Capital--Lisa Garcia Bedolla & Becki Scola * Old Whines in New Bottles: Robert Putnam, Richard Florida, and the “Community” Problem in Contemporary America--Daniel J. Monti, Jr. * Social Capital, the Sow’s Ear, and the Closing of the Political Universe--Stephen Samuel Smith & Jessica Kulynych * Moving Beyond Vagueness: Social Capital, Social Networks, and Economic Outcomes--Russell Williams * Social Capital, Race, and the Future of Inner City Neighborhoods--James Jennings * Reflections on the Concept of Social Capital: Complex Partnerships in Southeast Asian Refugee and Immigrant Communities--David Turcotte & Linda Silka * From Africville to Globalville: Race, Poverty, and Urban Governance in Halifax, Canada--Karen Bridgett Murray & Michael Caverhill * Social Capital and Strong Communities in New Zealand--Richard Davis

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