Albert O. Hirschman - An Intellectual Biography

In this intellectual biography, the economic historian Michele Alacevich explores the development and trajectory of Albert O. Hirschman's approach to social-scientific questions. He traces the many strands of Hirschman's thought and their place in his multifaceted body of work, considering their limitations as well as their strengths.

About the author

Michele Alacevich is Associate Professor of Economic History at the University of Bologna. He is a former director of global studies at Loyola University Maryland and a research fellow at Harvard University, Columbia University, the Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET), and the World Bank.

Summary

In this intellectual biography, the economic historian Michele Alacevich explores the development and trajectory of Albert O. Hirschman’s approach to social-scientific questions. He traces the many strands of Hirschman’s thought and their place in his multifaceted body of work, considering their limitations as well as their strengths.

Product details

• Authors: Michele Alacevich, Michele (University of Bologna) Alacevich, Alacevich Michele
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.12.2022
• EAN: 9780231199834
• ISBN: 978-0-231-19983-4
• No. of pages: 352
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > General, dictionaries; Biography: general, Economics, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economic History, HISTORY / Modern / 20th Century / General