These articles, over thirty in total, reflect the best and latest thought in the exciting field of economic sociology.
Beginning with the foundation of Smith, Marx, Engels and Polanyi, the volume gathers some of the best writings by economic sociologists that consider national and world economies as both products and influences of society.
Contains over twenty articles by classical and contemporary economic social theorists.
Covers important topics on economic action, states, and markets.
Includes insightful editorial introductions and further reading suggestions.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“A superb comprehensive tour of the fast-growing field of economic sociology. This book demonstrates how economic behavior pervades all aspects of social life, and how economic sociologists have revealed the inner workings of a wide range of social, political, and economic phenomena. It admirably serves the double goals of an introduction to the field, as well as an indispensable reference for experts.” ―Wayne Baker, University of Michigan
“The field of economic sociology is a crackling new universe of intellectual energy. It formed out of sociological theory’s insightful understanding of how institutions, culture, and networks operate and shape economy and society in ways as sure as gravity affects the movements of the planets. Readings in Economic Sociology is a must read collection of the core articles that chart out this new universe of ideas and their implications for economic action from domestic households to globalization.” ―Brian Uzzi, Northwestern University
From the Inside Flap
Sociologists have rightfully claimed economy and economic activity as areas for their legitimate analysis. These articles, over thirty in total, reflect the best and latest thought in the exciting field of economic sociology. Beginning with the foundation of Smith, Marx, Engels, and Polanyi, the volume gathers some of the best writings by economic sociologists that consider national and world economies as both products and influences of society. Readings on economic action, capitalist states, globalizing markets, and the interactions between economy and culture all serve to construct a gripping overview of sociology’s contributions to our understanding of economic life.
Introductory essays that place the readings in a theoretical perspective along with suggestions for further reading make this an ideal resource.
From the Back Cover
Sociologists have rightfully claimed economy and economic activity as areas for their legitimate analysis. These articles, over thirty in total, reflect the best and latest thought in the exciting field of economic sociology. Beginning with the foundation of Smith, Marx, Engels, and Polanyi, the volume gathers some of the best writings by economic sociologists that consider national and world economies as both products and influences of society. Readings on economic action, capitalist states, globalizing markets, and the interactions between economy and culture all serve to construct a gripping overview of sociology’s contributions to our understanding of economic life.
Introductory essays that place the readings in a theoretical perspective along with suggestions for further reading make this an ideal resource.
About the Author
Nicole Woolsey Biggart is Professor of Management and Sociology at the University of California at Davis. She is the author of Charismatic Capitalism: Direct Selling Organizations in America (1989), and co-author (with Gary G. Hamilton and Marco Orrù) of The Economic Organization of East Asian Capitalism (1996).
These articles, over thirty in total, reflect the best and latest thought in the exciting field of economic sociology.
Beginning with the foundation of Smith, Marx, Engels and Polanyi, the volume gathers some of the best writings by economic sociologists that consider national and world economies as both products and influences of society.
Contains over twenty articles by classical and contemporary economic social theorists.
Covers important topics on economic action, states, and markets.
Includes insightful editorial introductions and further reading suggestions.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“A superb comprehensive tour of the fast-growing field of economic sociology. This book demonstrates how economic behavior pervades all aspects of social life, and how economic sociologists have revealed the inner workings of a wide range of social, political, and economic phenomena. It admirably serves the double goals of an introduction to the field, as well as an indispensable reference for experts.” ―Wayne Baker, University of Michigan
“The field of economic sociology is a crackling new universe of intellectual energy. It formed out of sociological theory’s insightful understanding of how institutions, culture, and networks operate and shape economy and society in ways as sure as gravity affects the movements of the planets. Readings in Economic Sociology is a must read collection of the core articles that chart out this new universe of ideas and their implications for economic action from domestic households to globalization.” ―Brian Uzzi, Northwestern University
From the Inside Flap
Sociologists have rightfully claimed economy and economic activity as areas for their legitimate analysis. These articles, over thirty in total, reflect the best and latest thought in the exciting field of economic sociology. Beginning with the foundation of Smith, Marx, Engels, and Polanyi, the volume gathers some of the best writings by economic sociologists that consider national and world economies as both products and influences of society. Readings on economic action, capitalist states, globalizing markets, and the interactions between economy and culture all serve to construct a gripping overview of sociology’s contributions to our understanding of economic life.
Introductory essays that place the readings in a theoretical perspective along with suggestions for further reading make this an ideal resource.
From the Back Cover
Sociologists have rightfully claimed economy and economic activity as areas for their legitimate analysis. These articles, over thirty in total, reflect the best and latest thought in the exciting field of economic sociology. Beginning with the foundation of Smith, Marx, Engels, and Polanyi, the volume gathers some of the best writings by economic sociologists that consider national and world economies as both products and influences of society. Readings on economic action, capitalist states, globalizing markets, and the interactions between economy and culture all serve to construct a gripping overview of sociology’s contributions to our understanding of economic life.
Introductory essays that place the readings in a theoretical perspective along with suggestions for further reading make this an ideal resource.
About the Author
Nicole Woolsey Biggart is Professor of Management and Sociology at the University of California at Davis. She is the author of Charismatic Capitalism: Direct Selling Organizations in America (1989), and co-author (with Gary G. Hamilton and Marco Orrù) of The Economic Organization of East Asian Capitalism (1996).
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