Bøger af Ben (School of Oriental and African Studies Fine

Provides a perspective on the economics of labour markets by demonstrating how radical political economy has been incorporated into mainstream economics. The book aims to present a new approach to this area of economic theory.

In this comprehensively updated and revised new edition, traditional approaches in studies of consumption as well as the most recent literature are addressed and incorporated, with wide reference to theoretical and empirical work.

Traces the origins of social capital through the work of Becker, Bourdiey and Coleman and reviews the literature across the social sciences. This book is topical and uniquely critical of social capital.