Economic Thought of Michael Polanyi
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Published: 2019
Language: eng
Number of pages: 178
ISBN-13: 9780367245634
Subjects: Polanyi, michael, 1891-1976; Economists, biography; Europe, biography; Constructivism (philosophy); Economic history, 20th century; Postmodernism; Democracy
Description: "Michael Polanyi is most famous for his work in chemistry and the philosophy of science, but in the 1930s and 1940s he made an important contribution to economics. Drawing on rich archival materials of Polanyi and his correspondents, Gábor Biró explores their competing worldviews and their struggles to popularise their visions of the economy, economic expertise and democracy. Special focus is given to Polanyi's pioneering economics film and postmodern ideas. This volume will be of interest to advanced students and researchers of the history of economics, philosophy of science, and science and technology studies"--