Markets, Hierarchies and Networks by Grahame Thompson

Markets, Hierarchies and Networks by Grahame Thompson

This text presents a set of articles which attempt to answer basic questions on the co-ordination of social life by using models of markets, hierarchy and networks. These three models aim to provide a basis for the analysis of social life that transcends time and place.

`In summary, it can be recorded that this is a substantial book: substantial in a number of respectsFirst it has much of substance to it - it covers a lot of ground. Second, as most papers in the book are closely argued, it covers that ground in some depth - there are few opportunities for the reader to coast here! It is also substantial in that, whether because of the inherent nature of the subject matter or the way it is exposed, its sparks ideas along the way and raises many more questions than it answers. Finally, it is substantial in the way the editors touch upon issues which are central to epistemology, the sociology of knowledge, and the philosophy of science.′ - Systems Practice

Grahame Thompson is Professor of Political Economy at The Open University CONTRIBUTORS ARE ALL AT THE OPEN UNIVERSITY EXCEPT: Susan Baker Cardiff University Chris Dent University of Lincoln and Humberside John Grahl University of North London Valerio Lintner London Guildhall University Mike Moran University of Manchester

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ISBN 13	9780803985902
ISBN 10	0803985908
Title	Markets, Hierarchies and Networks
Author	Grahame Thompson
Series	Published In Association With The Open University
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Sage Publications Ltd
Year published	1991-11-14
Number of pages	312
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