Cover; Copyright; Contents; Figures and tables; Preface; PART I Introduction; 1. Cultural thought and its origins; 2. The meaning of culture; PART II The cultural critique of economics; 3. Early critical arguments (1800-1870); 4. Culture and the social sciences (1870-1950); 5. Theory divided: economic, social and cultural (1950-present); 6. Common themes; PART III Implications of the cultural critique; 7. Relativism and realism; 8. Idealism and materialism; 9. Agency and structure; 10. Interpretative methods; 11. Social and economic evolution; PART IV Conclusion
Summary
Examines how culture has been neglected in economic theorising and considers how economics could benefit by incorporating ideas from social and cultural theory. This work discusses the cultural critique of economics, identifies the main arguments, and assesses their implications
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 206-255) and index
