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Liberals and Communitarians: An Introduction

Stephen Mulhall — 2008-06-02T00:54:39-00:00

(09 March 1996)

This is a substantially updated edition of the established guide to this key debate in modern political philosophy.

Liberalism and the Communitarian Critique: A Guide for the Perplexed

Patrick Neal — 2008-06-01T21:30:09-00:00

Canadian Journal of Political Science / Revue canadienne de science politique, Vol. 23, No. 3. (1990), pp. 419-439.

During the last decade a good deal of discussion of the "communitarian critique" of liberalism has occurred. The debate is perplexing for a number of reasons. The competing positions are often difficult to characterize (or, sometimes, even to distinguish) and it is often unclear what would be the theoretical or practical significance of affirming one position over the other. In this "guide for the perplexed" the authors discuss two ambiguities and two problems which they believe are central to the debate. Examining these problems and ambiguities suggests some distinctions and confusions, strengths and weaknesses, characteristic of both communitarian and liberal arguments. /// Pendant les 10 dernières années on a longuement discuté de la <<critique communautaire >> du libéralisme. Le débat plonge dans la perplexité pour un bon nombre de raisons. On a souvent du mal à caractériser, voire à distinguer, les points de vue qui s'affrontent, et la raison théorique ou pratique de favoriser un point de vue plutôt que l'autre est souvent difficile à percevoir. Dans ce << guide pour les perplexes >> les auteurs discutent deux aspects ambigus et deux problémes du débat qui y jouent à leurs sens un rôle central. Une analyse de ces problèmes et de ces aspects ambigus dégage des clarifications et des confusions, des avantages et des inconvénients propres à la fois à l'argument communautaire et à l'argument libéral.

Anti-capitalism: A Marxist Introduction

2008-06-01T15:49:48-00:00

(05 December 2002)

Global Transformations: Politics, Economics & Culture

David Held — 2005-07-18T08:41:00-00:00

(01 December 1999)

The Politics of Method in the Human Sciences: Positivism and Its Epistemological Others (Politics, History, & Culture)

2006-07-26T17:47:56-00:00

(15 July 2005)

The Politics of Method in the Human Sciences provides a remarkable comparative assessment of the variations of positivism and alternative epistemologies in the contemporary human sciences. Often declared obsolete, positivism is alive and well in a number of the fields; in others, its influence is significantly diminished. The essays in this collection investigate its mutations in form and degree across the social science disciplines. Looking at methodological assumptions field-by-field, individual essays address anthropology, area studies, economics, history, the philosophy of science, political science and political theory, psychology and psychoanalysis, and sociology. Essayists trace disciplinary developments through the long twentieth century, focusing on the decades since World War II. Contributors explore and contrast some of the major alternatives to positivist epistemologies, including Marxism, psychoanalysis, poststructuralism, narrative theory, and actor-network theory. Almost all of the essays are written by well-known practitioners of the fields discussed. Some essayists approach positivism and anti-positivism via close readings of texts influential in their respective disciplines. Some engage in ethnographies of the present-day human sciences; others are more historical in method. All of them critique contemporary social scientific practice. Together, they trace a trajectory of thought and method running from the past through the present and pointing toward possible futures. Contributors. Andrew Abbott, Daniel Breslau, Michael Burawoy, Andrew Collier , Michael Dutton, Geoff Eley, Anthony Elliott, Stephen Engelmann, Sandra Harding, Emily Hauptmann, Webb Keane, Tony Lawson, Sophia Mihic, Philip Mirowski, Timothy Mitchell, William H. Sewell Jr., Margaret R. Somers, George Steinmetz, Elizabeth Wingrove

Globalization and Its Discontents

Joseph Stiglitz — 2008-06-01T15:12:39-00:00

(03 April 2003)

Readers of _Globalization and Its Discontents_ will already be familiar with the controversy and organised resistance that globalisation has generated around the world due to massive media coverage, yet explaining what globalisation actually means in practice is a complicated task. For those wanting to learn more, this book is an excellent place to start. An experienced economist, Joseph Stiglitz had a brilliant career in academia before serving for four years on President Clinton's Council of Economic Advisors and then three years as chief economist and senior vice president of the World Bank. His book clearly explains the functions and powers of the main institutions that govern globalisation--the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the World Trade Organization--along with the ramifications, both good and bad, of their policies. He strongly believes that globalisation can be a positive force around the world, particularly for the poor, but only if the IMF, World Bank and WTO dramatically alter the way they operate, beginning with increased transparency and a greater willingness to examine their own actions closely. Of his time at the World Bank, he writes, "Decisions were made on the basis of what seemed a curious blend of ideology and bad economics, dogma that sometimes seemed to be thinly veiling special interests ... Open, frank discussion was discouraged--there was no room for it." The book is not entirely critical, however: "Those who vilify globalization too often overlook its benefits," Stiglitz writes, explaining how globalisation, along with foreign aid, has improved the living standards of millions around the world. With this clear and balanced book, Stiglitz has contributed significantly to the debate on this important topic. --_Shawn Carkonen_

Readings in Contemporary Political Sociology

2008-06-01T15:10:52-00:00

(23 December 1999)

This Reader presents the best published writings of prominent sociologists and political theorists currently working in the field.

New Directions in Economic Methodology (Economics & Social Theory)

2008-06-01T13:28:35-00:00

(16 June 1994)

This book reflects the diversity of recent work in the field of economic methodology. Its contributors are responsible for the major developments in this field and together they give an account of all the major positions which currently prevail in this field.

The Economics of Time and Ignorance (Foundations of the Market Economy)

Gerald O'Driscoll — 2008-06-01T10:42:46-00:00

(18 April 1996)

******_The Economics of Time and Ignorance_** is one of the seminal works in the development of modern Austrian economics. Building on the work of Hayek, Lachman and Shackle, the authors engage in a powerful critique of neo- classical economics. O'Driscoll and Rizzo argue against neo-classical models which use inappropriate pretenses of knowledge and are overly deterministic. This key text has helped set the agenda for the remarkable revival of work on the Austrian economic tradition and has led to an even wider interest in the once heretical ideas of Austrian economists. ******_The Economics of Time and Ignorance_** is reprinted here with a substantial new introduction which outlines the major developments in the area since the books original publication a decade ago.

Beyond Neoclassical Economics: Heterodox Approaches to Economic Theory

2008-06-01T10:37:21-00:00

(17 October 1996)

Future Directions for Heterodox Economics (Advances in Heterodox Economics) (Advances in Heterodox Economics)

2008-06-01T10:36:27-00:00

(15 January 2008)

Twenty-first-century economists will have to understand and improve a post- Cold War world in which no single economic theory or system holds the key to human betterment. Heterodox economists have much to contribute to this effort, as a wave of pluralism spawns new lines of research and new dialogues among non-mainstream economists. _Future Directions for Heterodox Economics_ showcases a range of contributions to contemporary economic theory and policy, bringing together essays that range from mathematical to philosophical, critical to positive, and pro-market to socialist and making innovative connections between formerly separate theoretical traditions---Marxian, Austrian, feminist, ecological, Sraffian, institutionalist, and post- Keynesian. Unlike any previous collection, this volume shows the surprising extent to which pluralism is engendering controversy, critical dialogue, and innovative new directions within heterodox economics. "This book provides an excellent sampler of work from the cutting edge of heterodox economics. People looking for fresh ideas about how the discipline can reinvent itself, so as to broaden and modernize its knowledge practices and reprioritize questions of how economic knowledge can be used to promote the common good, will find much of interest in this well-constructed book." ---Martha A. Starr, Professor of Economics, American University, and coeditor of the _Review of Social Economy_ "Those interested in recent developments and controversies in non-mainstream economics will find this volume a most welcome addition to the literature. The editors have chosen papers wisely, selecting those that allow both initiates and more seasoned individuals a good introduction to the nature and range of heterodox economics, the issues that constitute the basis of ongoing debate among economists of these stripes, and the arguments that have been developed to support pleas for a pluralist or a monist path of development." ---John F. Henry, Department of Economics, University of Missouri, Kansas City "After sixty years, economics' formalist neoclassical mainstream is in terminal decline. The future is heterodox. Harvey and Garnett's book is the best guide to that future that you will find. It should be read cover to cover." ---Edward Fullbrook, Professor of Economics, University of the West of England

Issues in Heterodox Economics (Surveys of Recent Research in Economics) (Surveys of Recent Research in Economics)

Donald George — 2008-06-01T10:36:00-00:00

(04 January 2008)

Through contributions from leading authors, _Issues in Heterodox Economics_ provides a critical analysis of the methodology of mainstream economics. * Challenges economists to abandon sterile formalism and develop new intellectual rigors to contribute to pressing contemporary issues * A series of cutting-edge articles provides a critical analysis of the dependence of mainstream economics on mathematical modelling and other methodologies * Topics discussed include sustainable development, worker control of firms, evolutionary growth theory, and more * Challenges economists to abandon sterile formalism and develop new intellectual rigors to contribute to pressing contemporary issues

Economic Methodology: An Inquiry

Sheila Dow — 2008-05-12T21:16:36-00:00

(04 April 2002)

Economic Methodology provides an accessible introduction to the subject-matter of and literature on the methodology of economics. It presents issues in economics in order to demonstrate the need for methodological awareness and debate. The core of the book then explains the content and development of thought in methodology in relation to issues in economics, with an especial emphasis on the most recent thinking in the area.

Philosophy and Economics

Wade Hands — 2008-05-10T00:19:11-00:00

Social Science Research Network Working Paper Series (2006)

The literature on philosophy and economics has traditionally been divided into two areas: economic methodology, which connects economics and epistemology/philosophy of science, and the literature on economics and moral philosophy/ethics. Recent developments in both of these areas are discussed in detail.