How Economics Became a Mathematical Science
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How Economics Became a Mathematical Science by E Roy Weintraub
Discusses the history of 20th century economics, and how it has become dominated by mathematical approaches.
“Roy Weintraub retells the history of twentieth-century economics through a series of engagements—duels of intellect and imagination—between individual members of two scientific communities: the mathematicians and the economistsA totally original, idiosyncratic, and highly personal account which illuminates brilliantly not just how economics became mathematized, but how mathematics cut free from the objects of science.”—Mary S. Morgan, London School of Economics and University of Amsterdam
“The mathematization of economics is probably the most important development in the history of twentieth-century economics. This book provides fascinating accounts of important episodes in this process and should interest anyone who wants to understand how and why it took place.”—Roger Backhouse, University of Birmingham
“The mathematization of economics is probably the most important development in the history of twentieth-century economics. This book provides fascinating accounts of important episodes in this process and should interest anyone who wants to understand how and why it took place.”—Roger Backhouse, University of Birmingham
E. Roy Weintraub is Professor of Economics at Duke University. He is the editor of Toward a History of Game Theory, also published by Duke University Press, and the author of numerous books, including Stabilizing Dynamics: Constructing Economic Knowledge.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780822328711 |
| ISBN 10 | 0822328712 |
| Title | How Economics Became a Mathematical Science |
| Author | E Roy Weintraub |
| Series | Science And Cultural Theory |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Duke University Press |
| Year published | 2002-05-28 |
| Number of pages | 328 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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