The Future of Economic History
Alexander J. . Ed(S): Field
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Paperback. Editor(s): Field, Alexander J. Series: Recent Economic Thought. Num Pages: 367 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 544.
This collection represents a modest attempt to chart a new course for the intellectual discipline known as economic history. (The book is not about productivity growth in the 1990s, lest the title give rise to any confusion.) As a group, these essays suggest new and potentially fruitful areas or approaches for research and at the same time address weaknesses in past efforts. One important audience will be graduate students attempting to decide whether to write a dissertation in economic history, or trying to select or refine dissertation topics in the area, and determine how to approach them. Some of the ... Read more
This collection represents a modest attempt to chart a new course for the intellectual discipline known as economic history. (The book is not about productivity growth in the 1990s, lest the title give rise to any confusion.) As a group, these essays suggest new and potentially fruitful areas or approaches for research and at the same time address weaknesses in past efforts. One important audience will be graduate students attempting to decide whether to write a dissertation in economic history, or trying to select or refine dissertation topics in the area, and determine how to approach them. Some of the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
367
Condition
New
Series
Recent Economic Thought
Number of Pages
356
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401079679
SKU
V9789401079679
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Reviews for The Future of Economic History
`... it will be of substantial help to economic historians themselves, especially those who teach graduate courses in economics departments and want to introduce their students to a rich and complex literature.' Journal of Economic Literature, Vol. 27, March 1989.