Vilfredo Pareto: Beyond Disciplinary Boundaries

By Joseph V. Femia, Alasdair J Marshall, Alasdair J. Marshall

Book Overview

This collection examines the work of the Italian economist and social theorist Vilfredo Pareto, highlighting the extraordinary scope of his thought, which covers a vast range of academic disciplines. Bringing together the world's leading experts on Pareto, this volume underlines the enduring and contemporary relevance of Pareto's ideas on a bewildering variety of topics; while illuminating his attempt to unite different disciplines, such as history and sociology, in his quest for a 'holistic' understanding of society.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0754679950
• ISBN13: 9780754679950
• Release Date: December 2011
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"