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100			_aKnauf, Jason
245			_aFrom the scrum to the chamber: social capital, public confidence, and the Parliamentarian's dilemma
260			_c2005
300			_ap.21-38.
362			_aJune
520			_aThis study identifies parliamentary relationships as among the key factors influencing the success or failure of the institution. The degree of public confidence and respect directed towards MPs reflects to some extent the expressions of friendship and courtesy, or hostility and contempt, that New Zealand's MPs display towards one another. This article applying Robert Putnam's concept of social capital to the New Zealand House of Representatives, shows that the values associated with social capital, such as respect and trust and reciprocity, are precisely those needed to move Parliament closer to the more consensus-based, friendlier institution sought by the proponents of electoral reform. At the same time, the article (drawing, in part, on the logic of collective action dilemmas) notes the obstacles in the way of building social capital in the House, but concludes by suggesting steps that may be taken to brig about a more productive, harmonious and publicly respected legislative institution. - Reproduced.
650			_aNew Zealand - Politics and government
650			_aSocial capital - New Zealand
650			_aNew Zealand. Parliament
650			_aSocial capital
773			_aPolitical Science
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999			_c67358 _d67358