In this webinar Bob Putnam will discuss the evolution of his work on social capital over the last 30 years from Making Democracy Work (1993) to The Upswing (2020). If you are at all familiar with the concept of social capital, you will know Putnam’s publications on the topic, and how incredibly important and influential his work has been. Bob will discuss his historical experiences with social capital research, how to overcome challenges, and what steps are useful to communicate the topic within academia and politics.