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Joseph A. Schumpeter: His Life and Work
Richard Swedberg
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Joseph A. Schumpeter (1883-1950) is one of the most celebrated authors on the economics and sociology of the twentieth century. Richard Swedberg's new biography provides an engaging and vivid account of Schumpeter's varied life, including his ventures into politics and private banking as well as his academic career. As a backdrop to these, Swedberg also discusses Schumpeter's tragic personal life.
Joseph A. Schumpeter (1883-1950) is one of the most celebrated authors on the economics and sociology of the twentieth century. Richard Swedberg's new biography provides an engaging and vivid account of Schumpeter's varied life, including his ventures into politics and private banking as well as his academic career. As a backdrop to these, Swedberg also discusses Schumpeter's tragic personal life.
This book provides a thorough overview of Schumpeter's writings, and also introduces previously unpublished material based on his letters and interviews. Swedberg emphasizes that Schumpeter saw economics as a form of social investigation, consisting of four fields: economic theory, economic ... Read more
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Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Condition
New
Weight
432g
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745611747
SKU
V9780745611747
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About Richard Swedberg
Richard Swedberg has edited and introduced an edition of Schumpeter's texts entitled Joseph A. Schumpeter: The Economics and Sociology of Capitalism (Princeton University Press, 1990/1).
Reviews for Joseph A. Schumpeter: His Life and Work
'Swedberg ... skilfully explores the links between Schumpeter's work, his personality and his times.' Financial Times 'Schumpeter's life is shot through with a drama which Swedberg skilfully interweaves with a discussion of his work.' Network '[Swedberg] thoughtfully uncovers different layers of the eminent economist's personality... a lucid, readable study' New York Times Book Review 'The ... Read more