Social Capital Versus Social Theory by Ben Fine

Social Capital Versus Social Theory by Ben Fine

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Social Capital Versus Social Theory by Ben Fine

The idea of Social Capital is an attempt to incorporate social considerations into mainstream economic thinking. Its proponents feel that social factors are properly quantifiable. So, they use the compex algebra and statistics beloved of mainstream economic theory and measure 'units' of health care or education in the same way that they would machinery or transport. Ben Fine's main argument in this book is that such concers cannot be judged in terms of mathematical methods and that to try t odo so is overly simplistic. Fine assesses the impact of Social Impact across the social sciences and shows how economic analysis is being subsumed into these areas and how thinking in sociology and politics impacts upon economics.
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ISBN 13 9780415241809
ISBN 10 0415241804
Title Social Capital Versus Social Theory
Author Ben Fine
Series Routledge Studies In Contemporary Political Economy
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 2000-10-19
Number of pages 302
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