Essays in Economic Sociology by Max Weber
Includes Weber's discussion of what is called social capital, his analysis of the institutions needed for a well-functioning capitalist economy, and his attempt to introduce social structure into economic analysis.
"This is an excellent time for a collection of Weber's work on economic sociology, and Richard Swedberg is the person to do it"—Paul J. DiMaggio, Princeton University
"Swedberg offers a comprehensive introduction to a neglected economic classic. This book will be of interest to intellectual historians, to sociologists, and to philosophers of science."—Mark Perlman, University of Pittsburgh
"Swedberg offers a comprehensive introduction to a neglected economic classic. This book will be of interest to intellectual historians, to sociologists, and to philosophers of science."—Mark Perlman, University of Pittsburgh
Richard Swedberg is Professor of Sociology at Stockholm University in Sweden. His books include Economics and Sociology (Princeton), Joseph A. Schumpeter: A Biography (Princeton), Max Weber and the Idea of Economic Sociology (Princeton), and The Handbook of Economic Sociology, coedited with Neil Smelser (Princeton).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780691009063 |
| ISBN 10 | 0691009066 |
| Title | Essays in Economic Sociology |
| Author | Max Weber |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Princeton University Press |
| Year published | 1999-09-05 |
| Number of pages | 324 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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