Useful for early and intermediate level college economics classes, this book introduces those with some knowledge of economics to the larger scientific background of the subject. Specifically, it focuses on economics as a behavioral science, as a political science, a mathematical science, a moral science and finally it looks at the successes and failures of economics and what it portends for the future. Originally published in 1970 by McGraw-Hill, this edition contains an updated appendix and new preface.
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experience pays off,
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This review is from: Economics As a Science (Exxon Education Foundation series on rhetoric and political discourse) (Paperback)
Kenneth Boulding used to have his office in the bungalow I work in now, so I became curious and had heard of his reputation as an economist. This book is basically a collection of lectures for high school teachers from the olden days. He interprets economics as it relates to different sciences and social sciences. Though some of his thinking is dated by now, it is nevertheless refreshing and inspiring to hear his perspective on different aspects of my favorite field of study. Because he is from the old school and because he helped branch the field out in different directions in his own research, he really understands where the ideas we study in economics came from, how they changed as their context changed. If you have a background in economics you find this book a good read and not demanding or quantitative. If you know a little economics you will find this book very informative. You may find yourself knowing more economics than many professional economists do! To me this sort of thing is important to general health of the social sciences and economics in particular.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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experience pays off,
By dk "dkritzberg" (Boulder, CO United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Economics As a Science (Exxon Education Foundation series on rhetoric and political discourse) (Paperback)
Kenneth Boulding used to have his office in the bungalow I work in now, so I became curious and had heard of his reputation as an economist. This book is basically a collection of lectures for high school teachers from the olden days. He interprets economics as it relates to different sciences and social sciences. Though some of his thinking is dated by now, it is nevertheless refreshing and inspiring to hear his perspective on different aspects of my favorite field of study. Because he is from the old school and because he helped branch the field out in different directions in his own research, he really understands where the ideas we study in economics came from, how they changed as their context changed. If you have a background in economics you find this book a good read and not demanding or quantitative. If you know a little economics you will find this book very informative. You may find yourself knowing more economics than many professional economists do! To me this sort of thing is important to general health of the social sciences and economics in particular.
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A great book for anyone interested in economics.,
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This review is from: Economics As a Science (Exxon Education Foundation series on rhetoric and political discourse) (Paperback)
If you are studying economics, or even if you know nothing about economics, this book has quite a bit to offer. It is great for a student doing research on economics, and even good for someone interested in sociology. A must read for anyone into either subject!
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