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DARWINISM AND ECONOMICS
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| By: |
Geoffrey M. Hodgson (Editor) |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£226.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1848440723 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781848440722 |
| Publisher: |
EDWARD ELGAR PUBLISHING LTD |
| Pub. date: |
30 January, 2009 |
| Series: |
The International Library of Critical Writings in Economics Series 233 |
| Pages: |
512 |
| Description: |
Discusses how Darwinism affects our conception of human nature and challenges long-standing assumptions such as self-interested behaviour. This work offers an analysis of the nature of socio-cultural evolution, its differences from biological evolution and whether it is Lamarckian. |
| Synopsis: |
This volume offers outstanding works of recent scholarship on Darwinism covering three major fields of enquiry: * How Darwinism affects our conception of human nature and challenges long-standing assumptions such as self-interested behaviour.* Analysis of the nature of socio-cultural evolution, its differences from biological evolution and whether it is Lamarckian.* The possibility of generalizing core Darwinian principles to cover evolving entities in the economic and social world, as well as in biology.Exploring the huge potential impact of Darwinism on the social sciences, this collection is an insightful reference tool for scholars and others recognising the importance of new developments in this discipline. |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd |
| Returns: |
Returnable |