Granovetter, Mark
Society and Economy: Framework and Principles
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674975217
- author:
- Granovetter, Mark
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Belknap Press: An Imprint of Harvard Universi
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 23.88 x 15.49 x 2.54 centimetres
- Genre:
- Business, Economics, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Society and Economy Framework and Principles is a comprehensive work that explores the intricate relationship between society and economy. Mark Granovetter argues that the economy is not a separate entity, but rather deeply embedded in social relations.
Granovetter examines how individuals and groups make decisions, often relying on social norms, culture, trust, and power to solve problems. He draws on insights from psychology, social network studies, and historical analysis to shed light on the complex dynamics that drive social and economic life.
This book offers a nuanced appreciation of the interplay between agency and structure, moving beyond simplistic dualisms to reveal the subtleties that underpin our social and economic world.