An Historical Introduction to Social Economy

By Francis Stuart Chapin

Book Overview

""An Historical Introduction To Social Economy"" is a book written by Francis Stuart Chapin and first published in 1917. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the development of social economy, from its origins in ancient Greece and Rome, through the medieval period, the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, and up to the early twentieth century. The author explores the various theories and practices of social economy, including the ideas of thinkers such as Plato, Aristotle, Thomas Aquinas, Adam Smith, Karl Marx, and others. The book also examines the role of social economy in different historical contexts, such as the rise of capitalism, the Industrial Revolution, and the emergence of the welfare state. Chapin's work is considered a seminal text in the field of social economy, and provides valuable insights into the history and evolution of economic thought and practice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164186396
• ISBN13: 9781164186397
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"