Description
- Part of series: Concepts in the Social Sciences
- Print length: 136 pages
- Language: English
- Publisher: Open University Press
- Publication date: 16 July 2005
- Dimensions: 13.49 x 0.79 x 21.59 cm
- ISBN-10: 9780335216147
- ISBN-13: 978-0335216147
Original price was: ₹3,558.22.₹3,273.56Current price is: ₹3,273.56.
Explore the foundational concept of ‘interest’ in social science with Richard Swedberg’s insightful book. This accessible introduction delves into the historical origins and multifaceted uses of the term, tracing its journey from philosophy and literature to its crucial role in sociology and political science. Discover how sociologists have cultivated a flexible understanding of interest, contrasting with the narrower economic perspective. Swedberg examines the contemporary applications of ‘interest’ across disciplines and concludes by highlighting its potential as a powerful policy tool. Essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the driving forces behind human behavior, this book from The Bookish Owl clarifies a central, yet often overlooked, social science concept.
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