An introductory item exposes some general problems and limitations in trying to learn the relationships between social capital studies and the social sciences. Next, the question of the multidimensionality of social structures and the proper position of this type of study concerning this type of problem is addressed. The following item discusses the relationship between social capital studies and the revaluation and redefinition of social integration from its specific perspective. Finally, the final item addresses some problems arising from the limitations of the theoretical foundations of these studies, particularly with regard to the agent’s emergency conditions.
