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Principles of Economic Sociology
Richard Swedberg
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Description for Principles of Economic Sociology
Paperback. Offering an overview of economic sociology, this book advances the field theoretically by highlighting, in one analysis, the crucial economic roles of both interests and social relations. It examines the range of economic institutions and explicates the relationship of the economy to politics, law, culture, and gender. Num Pages: 384 pages, 19 halftones. 11 line illus. 9 tables. BIC Classification: JH; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 556.
The last fifteen years have witnessed an explosion in the popularity, creativity, and productiveness of economic sociology, an approach that traces its roots back to Max Weber. This important new text offers a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of economic sociology. It also advances the field theoretically by highlighting, in one analysis, the crucial economic roles of both interests and social relations. Richard Swedberg describes the field's critical insights into economic life, giving particular attention to the effects of culture on economic phenomena and the ways that economic actions are embedded in social structures. He examines the full range of economic ... Read more
The last fifteen years have witnessed an explosion in the popularity, creativity, and productiveness of economic sociology, an approach that traces its roots back to Max Weber. This important new text offers a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of economic sociology. It also advances the field theoretically by highlighting, in one analysis, the crucial economic roles of both interests and social relations. Richard Swedberg describes the field's critical insights into economic life, giving particular attention to the effects of culture on economic phenomena and the ways that economic actions are embedded in social structures. He examines the full range of economic ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Weight
544 g
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691130590
SKU
V9780691130590
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About Richard Swedberg
Richard Swedberg is Professor of Sociology at Cornell University, where he co-directs its Center for the Study of Economy and Society. He is the author of Max Weber and the Idea of Economic Sociology (Princeton) as well as co-editor of The Handbook of Economic Sociology (both Princeton).
Reviews for Principles of Economic Sociology
Principles of Economy Sociology is an ambitious book. Swedberg sets out to provide a thorough survey of the field. This includes addressing the foundations, framework of analyses and topics of study of economic sociology... [It] is a showcase for Swedberg's erudite and eclectic thinking... First, [Swedberg] provides a comprehensive overview of the field of economic sociology readable by the expert ... Read more