Elgar Encyclopedia of Economic Sociology

This authoritative Encyclopedia offers fresh insights into the field of economic sociology, past and present, inspiring readers to rethink what has been achieved, where we are and what new tools, ideas and current topics we want to discover and develop.Leading experts explore key concepts, theories, empirical methods and groundbreaking studies and shed new light on central figures who have paved the development of the field. They demonstrate how economic sociology has become a powerful lens for scholarship throughout the social sciences and documents how the core programme has been supplemented, expanded and challenged by other approaches and contemporary methodologies.The Elgar Encyclopedia of Economic Sociology is an essential resource for scholars and students of sociology, social policy, economics, finance and political science. Economists and policymakers will also benefit from its comprehensive coverage of the field.Key Features:Easily navigable alphabetised entries written in an accessible styleFeatures over 80 entries from a diverse array of international scholarsOutlines central theoretical concepts, crucial methods and empirical studiesCross-referencing and index encourage new perspectives and critical thoughPresents a complete overview of classic themes as well as cutting-edge lines of thinking