1st Edition

Paradigms in Political Economy

By Kavous Ardalan Copyright 2016
198 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

214 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

214 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Social theory can usefully be conceived in terms of four key paradigms: functionalist, interpretive, radical humanist, and radical structuralist. The four paradigms are founded upon different assumptions about the nature of social science and the nature of society. Each generates theories, concepts, and analytical tools which are different from those of other paradigms and together they provide a... Read more

1. Four Paradigms 2. The State: Four Paradigmatic Views 3. Justice: Four Paradigmatic Views 4. Freedom: Four Paradigmatic Views 5. Democracy: Four Paradigmatic Views 6. Liberal Democracy: Four Paradigmatic Views 7. Media: Four Paradigmatic Views 8. The Great Recession: Four Paradigmatic Views 9. Conclusion

Biography

Kavous Ardalan is Professor of Finance at Marist College, New York, USA.