Social Networks and Social Exclusion - Sociological and Policy Perspectives (Hardcover, New Ed)

How important are social networks to daily life? There is now substantial evidence that attachment to a network may be vital in securing employment, in promoting good health, in maintaining positive relationships, and in supporting people in transitions through the life course. Equally, lack of access to networks may lead to problems of various kinds, such as poverty, lack of support in old age, and social isolation. Providing an overview of the social network literature with a particular focus on the USA and Britain, this illuminating volume reviews the range of social issues and concerns associated with the social network perspective. Examples of quantitative and qualitative studies are given using a broad network approach, and the volume concludes with a discussion of the implications for social and public policy of a network perspective.

General

Imprint:	Ashgate Publishing Limited
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2003
First published:	2003
Authors:	Graham Allan
Editors:	Chris Phillipson
Dimensions:	160 x 230 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	296
Edition:	New Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-7546-3429-4
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Central government > Central government policies
LSN:	0-7546-3429-9
Barcode:	9780754634294

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