Date of Award
1999
Document Type
Thesis
Publisher
Edith Cowan University
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts Honours
School
School of Community Services and Social Science
Faculty
Faculty of Community Services, Education and Social Sciences
First Supervisor
Dr Chris Griffin
Abstract
The concept of social capital is investigated in this thesis both in its theoretical and potential social policy environment Pierre Bourdicu 's 'Theory of Practice' provides the theoretical frame within which this concept is investigated. A variety of texts, with a particular focus on Australian publications, provide the basis for further application analysis. This is primarily a textual research therefore data gathering procedures were library based. Being a theoretical analysis of the current status of social capital, as it relates to prospective social policy reform in Australia, this thesis both collates and contributes to a body of knowledge regarding the implications and applications of this concept Applications of the concept are varied. Several major implications are suggested as a result of the integrative nature of social capital theory in the social policy environment.
Recommended Citation
Atkin, D. M. (1999). Bourdieu's Concept of Social Capital : An Examination of his Broader Theoretical Framework and the Concept's Applications and Implications for Australian Social Policy. Edith Cowan University. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses_hons/804