The Economics and Sociology of Capitalism: The Economics and Sociology of Capitalism - Couverture souple

Swedberg, Richard

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0691003831 ISBN 13 : 9780691003832

Editeur : Princeton University Press, 1991

Synopsis

This book gives information on studies based on sociology and capitalism.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

The renowned economist Joseph A. Schumpeter (1883-1950) made seminal contributions not only to economic theory but also to sociology and economic history. His work is now attracting wide attention among sociologists, as well as experiencing a remarkable revival among economists. This anthology, which serves as an excellent introduction to Schumpeter, emphasizes his broad socio-economic vision and his attempt to analyze economic reality from several different perspectives. An ambitious introductory essay by Richard Swedberg uses many new sources to enhance our understanding of Schumpeter's life and work and to help analyze his fascinating character. This essay stresses Schumpeter's ability to draw on several social sciences in his study of capitalism. Some of the articles in the anthology are published for the first time. The most important of these are Schumpeter's Lowell Lectures from 1941, "An Economic Interpretation of Our Time" Also included is the transcript of his lecture "Can Capitalism Survive" (1936) and the high-spirited debate that followed. The anthology contains many of Schumpeter's classical sociological articles, such as his essays on the tax state, imperialism, and social classes. And, finally, there are lesser known articles on the future of private enterprise, on the concept of rationality in the social sciences, and on the work of Max Weber, with whom Schumpeter collaborated on several occasions.

Revue de presse :

′Swedberg ... skilfully explores the links between Schumpeter′s work, his personality and his times.′ Financial Times

′Schumpeter′s life is shot through with a drama which Swedberg skilfully interweaves with a discussion of his work.′ Network

′[Swedberg] thoughtfully uncovers different layers of the eminent economist′s personality... a lucid, readable study′ New York Times Book Review

′The Swedberg biography is a remarkable broad based achievement. It offers a coherant thesis and argues that thesis well. I recommend this biography without hesitation to anyone interested in Joseph A. Schumpter, social scientist and human being.′ Journal of Institutional and Theoretical Economics

′Richard Swedberg′s account of Schumpeter′s life and work provides the more complete portrait of Schumpeter, both as man and economist. Swedberg ... marshalls a wealth of biographical detail and straddles several academic disciplines.′ Times Literary Supplement

′Swedberg provides an intellectual biography which is illuminating both about Schumpeter′s life in Vienna, Bonn, and Harvard, and the development of his ideas.′ Political Studies

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Princeton University Press
• Date d'édition: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0691003831
• ISBN 13: 9780691003832
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 504