Jump to ratings and reviews
Rate this book

The Handbook of Economic Sociology

Rate this book
During recent years social scientists have come to reaffirm that understanding almost any facet of social life requires a simultaneous understanding of how economic institutions work and how they are influenced by values and norms. Sociology, and especially economic sociology, is well equipped to be of assistance in this endeavor. Neil Smelser and Richard Swedberg bring together leading sociologists, economists, and political scientists in The Handbook of Economic Sociology, the first comprehensive view of this vital and growing field.

848 pages, Paperback

First published August 14, 1994

Loading...
Loading...

About the author

Neil J. Smelser

115 books7 followers

Ratings & Reviews

What do you think?
Rate this book

Friends & Following

Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!

Community Reviews

5 stars
13 (32%)
4 stars
16 (40%)
3 stars
9 (22%)
2 stars
1 (2%)
1 star
1 (2%)
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews
29 reviews
April 11, 2026
Really does tell you everything you need to know about economic sociology. (Genuinely very well written though).
Profile Image for Yuran.
14 reviews
January 13, 2020
尽管是珍贵的有总结野心的作品,却实在是太无趣了。
Profile Image for Аiсhürök Nurbaeva.
15 reviews
May 28, 2022
Really engaging and interesting, tries to explain all the complex things with more simplified language, accessible even to those who are new to this field.
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews