Capital Usage in Adverse Situations: Applying Bourdieu’s Theory of Capital to Family Farm Businesses

摘要: The paper applies Pierre Bourdieu’s theory of capital to explore how farming family businesses respond critical changes by using different forms capital. tells the story three cases from United Kingdom (UK): case one lost entire farm business in 2001 Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) crisis; two had overcome sudden death farmer; farmer was diagnosed with a terminal illness. results indicate that levels economic are adversely affected, whilst social symbolic capitals important assisting members cope continue operations. raises questions for future research provides interesting findings those involved business.