Theory in Economic Anthropology

This new volume from the Society for Economic Anthropology examines the unique contributions of anthropologists to general economic theory. The authors challenge our understanding of human economies in the expanding global systems of interaction, with models and analyses from cross-cultural research. The book will be a valuable resource for anthropologists, economists, economic historians, political economists, and economic development specialists.

About the author

Jean Ensminger is Professor of Anthropology at the California Institute of Technology, who carries out research in the new institutional economics, rational choice theory, experimental economics, and economic development.

Summary

Examines the contributions of anthropologists to general economic theory. This book challenges our understanding of human economies in the expanding global systems of interaction, with models and analyses from cross-cultural research. It is suitable for anthropologists, economists, economic historians, and political economists.

Product details

• Authors: Jean Ensminger
• Assisted by: Jean Ensminger (Editor)
• Publisher: Altamira Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2020
• EAN: 9780759102057
• ISBN: 978-0-7591-0205-7
• No. of pages: 336
• Dimensions: 150 mm x 229 mm x 25 mm
• Weight: 617 g
• Series: Society for Economic Anthropology Monograph Series; Society for Economic Anthropol; Society for Economic Anthropol; Society for Economic Anthropology Monograph Series
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories