Depoliticizing Development

Exploring the evolution of social capital, the book delves into its origins and interpretations as articulated by influential theorists like James Coleman, Pierre Bourdieu, and Robert Putnam. It examines the concept's recent prominence in international development discourse, particularly its endorsement by the World Bank. The author critiques how this notion may obscure class relations and power dynamics, positioning social capital as a key element in the "anti-politics machine" of development narratives. This insightful analysis is essential for scholars and practitioners in development studies.