Economy and Society Overviews in Economic Sociology [Paperback]

This is the first overview of the interface between economics and sociology. Normally considered quite separately, the volume reconciles the disciplines. Amongst the many questions considered are: the formal relationship between the two disciplines; the distinctive ranges of empirical data which each discipline calls into question; how the substantive findings of one discipline can modify the assumptions of the other.

The book explores the historical development of economic theories of society and the concept of the rational economic actor and contextualizes debates on rationality. The contribution of economic sociology is demonstrated through critical assessments of key areas of the literature such as the state\market diviThis is the first overview of the interface between economics and sociology. Normally considered quite separately, the volume reconciles the disciplines. Amongst the many questions considered are: the formal relationship between the two disciplines; the distinctive ranges of empirical data which each discipline calls into question; how the substantive findings of one discipline can modify the assumptions of the other.

The book explores the historical development of economic theories of society and the concept of the rational economic actor and contextualizes debates on rationality. The contribution of economic sociology is demonstrated through critical assessments of key areas of the literature such as the state\market divi`contain(s) some provocative questions and insights those interested in macrosociological views of the economy could profit from.' - Contemporary SociologyINTRODUCTION
Economic Sociology - Alberto Martinelli and Neil J Smelser
Historical Threads and Analytic Issues
PART ONE: CULTURAL AND INSTITUTIONAL CONTEXTS OF THE ECONOMY
Ideology and Economic Activity - Michio Morishima
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