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In a summary of this issue of Policy Sciences, this article explores the concept of social capital & explains how it relates to the larger society. Different social capital serves different purposes for policy makers. Nevertheless, a steep learning curve exists in order to use it. The case is made that public policies that rely too heavily on associated strengths may constitute a form of negative social capital. Also, intergroup alliances can actually create dependencies that dissipate social capital. Japan has failed to use its social capital effectively resulting in economic recession & mounting business & labor unrest. Examples of how leaders can use social capital to implement policies that require public cooperation, & thus, achieve positive outcomes, are given. 36 References. R. Larsen

Introduction -- Evolution of Economic Development Theories and Doctrines -- Economic Policy Practice -- Evolution of Governance and Development Administration Theory -- Evolution of Governance and Development Administration Practice -- Evolving Roles of Non-Governmental Organizations -- The Evolution of Foreign Assistance Theories and Doctrines -- International Development in the American Grain : From Point Four to the Present -- Evolving Roles of the Military -- Complementarity of Security and Development Doctrines : Historical Cases and Aftermaths -- Conclusion : Linkages and Challenges

An introduction to the Pacific Basin / Shane J. Barter & Michael Weiner -- Oceania : an overview / Edward D. Lowe -- Southeast Asia : unity in diversity / Shane J. Barter -- East Asia : convergence and divergence / Michael Weiner -- The North American sphere of influence : from sea to shining sea / John M. Heffron -- Latin America : a living and changing artifact / Sarah England & Ian Read -- The age of colonialism(s) / Shane J. Barter -- The Pacific war : remembering & forgetting / Michael Weiner -- Migration, immigration, and settlement within the Pacific Basin / Sarah England & Michael Weiner -- Global cities, megacities, ordinary cities : urbanization across the Pacific Basin / Deike Peters -- Economic development in the Pacific Basin since World War II / Hong-Yi Chen -- Understanding TPP's significance for the Pacific Basin / Edward M. Feasel -- Boundary disputes in the Pacific Basin / Lisa MacLeod -- Armed conflict across the Pacific : patterns and possibilities / Shane J. Barter -- Environmental protection in the Pacific Basin / George J. Busenberg -- State building, disease, and public health / Ian Read & Michael Weiner -- Rapid societal change and mental health vulnerabilities in the Pacific Basin / Edward D. Lowe -- Trans-identity : theory, politics, and identity across the Pacific Basin / Ryan Ashley Caldwell & Kristi M. Wilson -- Gender violence : honor, shame, and the violation of bodies in Guatemala and India / Sarah England -- The literature of exile / JP Kehlen -- One documentary film and trauma in the Pacific Basin / Tomas Crowder-Taraborrelli