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Readings in Economic Sociology
Nicole Wool Biggart
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Description for Readings in Economic Sociology
Paperback. This text reflects contemporary thought in the field of economic sociology. Covering economic action, capitalist states, globalizing markets and the interactions between economy and culture, it constructs an overview of sociology's contributions to our understanding of economic life. Editor(s): Biggart, Nicole Woolsey. Series: Blackwell Readers in Sociology. Num Pages: 384 pages, 8. BIC Classification: JHBA; KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 172 x 20. Weight in Grams: 628.
These articles, over thirty in total, reflect the best and latest thought in the exciting field of economic sociology. Beginning with the foundation of Smith, Marx, Engels and Polanyi, the volume gathers some of the best writings by economic sociologists that consider national and world economies as both products and influences of society.
These articles, over thirty in total, reflect the best and latest thought in the exciting field of economic sociology. Beginning with the foundation of Smith, Marx, Engels and Polanyi, the volume gathers some of the best writings by economic sociologists that consider national and world economies as both products and influences of society.
- Contains over twenty articles by classical and contemporary economic social theorists.
- Covers important topics on economic action, states, and markets.
- Includes insightful editorial introductions and further reading suggestions.
Product Details
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Series
Blackwell Readers in Sociology
Condition
New
Weight
627g
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780631228622
SKU
V9780631228622
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About Nicole Wool Biggart
Nicole Woolsey Biggart is Professor of Management and Sociology at the University of California at Davis. She is the author of Charismatic Capitalism: Direct Selling Organizations in America (1989), and co-author (with Gary G. Hamilton and Marco Orrù) of The Economic Organization of East Asian Capitalism (1996).
Reviews for Readings in Economic Sociology
"A superb comprehensive tour of the fast-growing field of economic sociology. This book demonstrates how economic behavior pervades all aspects of social life, and how economic sociologists have revealed the inner workings of a wide range of social, political, and economic phenomena. It admirably serves the double goals of an introduction to the field, as well as an indispensable reference ... Read more