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Social capital and development studies III: Social capital and the state (seen from Peru)

Document Type

Article

Abstract

The article offers the author's views regarding the relationship of social capital and the state of Peru. It talks about the ways in which debates on social capital have handled state-society relationships and gives an account of how and why social conflicts and mobilization creates a discussion on state building. It presents insights on the social problems experienced by the extractive industry and its impact to the state. The factors that explain the change in state building, as well as suggestions on how to enrich social capital discussions of the state, are also offered.

Publication Title

Progress in Development Studies

Publication Date

1-1-2008

Volume

8

Issue

3

First Page

271

Last Page

279

ISSN

1464-9934

DOI

10.1177/146499340800800305

Keywords

Peru, social capital, social sciences & state, debate, social conflict, mineral industries, mass mobilization, nation building, political development

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