Schoenstatt Modern Thought Translation Series (Volume 4)

Author: (Swedish) Joseph Schumpeter, translated by An Jia
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Although Joseph Schumpeter held Keynes in considerable disdain and subjected him to sharp criticism, he was still an exceptionally gifted economist who, between the two World Wars, demonstrated his talents across a vast range of fields after Keynes. This book provides an outstanding study and analysis of both Schumpeter the person and his works, and is truly a masterpiece. Once published, it is bound to become an indispensable reference book in economics. — John Kenneth Galbraith
A realistic and masterful portrait of Schumpeter, the harbinger of modern economics, in both his person and his spirit. — Lewis A. Coser
Swedberg's work is a first-rate academic biography of an important social scientist, a rare gem of a masterpiece. It brilliantly highlights Schumpeter's unforgettable achievements and personality. — Landel Colings
Beautifully written, rich in content, and engaging Swedberg's work is absolutely not to be missed. — The Times Higher Education Supplement
Joseph A. Schumpeter (1883–1950) was one of the most celebrated economists and sociologists of the 20th century. Swedberg's new biography conducts rigorous research and vividly portrays Schumpeter's tumultuous life, his daring experiences in politics and private banking, as well as his academic career. This book serves as an academic biography of Schumpeter while also providing a detailed account of his life, marked by tragedy and ups and downs. It offers a comprehensive review of Schumpeter's works and introduces some new archival materials, including his letters and interviews, thereby consolidating and organizing his numerous writings. Swedberg emphasizes that Schumpeter regarded economics as a comprehensive social investigation encompassing four fields: economic theory, economic sociology, economic history, and statistics. In this book, readers not only find an introduction and discussion of Schumpeter's famous theory of the entrepreneur but also gain deep insights into his theories of social class and the modern state. This book should be required reading for students and teachers in the fields of economics, sociology, and political science.
Richard Swedberg, formerly associate professor of sociology at Stockholm University in Sweden, is currently a professor of sociology at Cornell University in the United States.