This book confirms the significance of social capital as an analytical tool, while challenging the basis on which current policy is being developed. It offers a

With contributions from around the world, this book brings together inter-related research from three fields: social capital, place management and lifelong lear

The term ‘social capital’ is a way of defining the intangible resources of community, shared values and trust upon which we draw in daily life. It has achie

This volume critically explores themes of belonging, learning and community, drawing on a range of research studies conducted with adult learners in formal and