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Households
William James Booth
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Overview
What human purpose does an economy serve? In this pathbreaking book, William James Booth examines what he calls the moral architecture of the economy-its significance in our ethical world and the influence of social values on its institutions. Turning to the most fundamental economic unit, Booth explores three basic conceptions of the household-the Aristotelian, the classic liberal, and the Marxist.Editorials
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"This outstanding study deserves a wide reading, for it tells us much about the moral grounds of our discontent and why the recent triumph of capitalism remains a hollow victory."-Douglas E. Oakman, Religious Studies ReviewBooknews
Booth (political science, McGill U.) explores what he calls the moral architecture of the economy--its significance in our ethical world and the influence of social values on its institutions. Turning to the most fundamental economic unit, he examines three basic conceptions of the household: the Aristotelian, the classic liberal, and the Marxist. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
February 4, 1993
Publisher
Ithaca, NY : Cornell University Press, 1993.
Pages
320
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780801427916