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The Sociology of Economic Life

The Sociology of Economic Life

Smelser, Neil Joseph
Inkeles, Alex

Hardcover

EconomicsFiction AnthologiesGeneral Sociology

ISBN10: 1258233789
ISBN13: 9781258233785
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Mar 17 2012
Pages: 130
Weight: 0.76
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Sociology of Economic Life, written by Neil Joseph Smelser, is a comprehensive study of the relationship between sociology and economics. The book explores the ways in which economic systems are shaped by social structures and cultural values, and how these systems in turn shape social structures and cultural values. The book is divided into three main sections, each of which examines a different aspect of the sociology of economic life. The first section focuses on the relationship between economic systems and social structures, exploring topics such as the role of institutions in shaping economic behavior, the impact of social inequality on economic outcomes, and the ways in which economic systems are embedded in broader social and cultural contexts. The second section of the book focuses on the cultural dimensions of economic life, exploring topics such as the role of values and beliefs in shaping economic behavior, the impact of cultural differences on economic outcomes, and the ways in which economic systems both reflect and shape cultural values. The final section of the book examines the relationship between economic systems and individual behavior, exploring topics such as the psychology of economic decision-making, the impact of economic incentives on individual behavior, and the ways in which economic systems influence the development of individual identity and self-concept. Overall, The Sociology of Economic Life offers a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the complex interplay between social structures, cultural values, and economic systems. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the social and cultural dimensions of economic life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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