Explaining Technical Change A Case Study in the Philosophy of Science
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1983
/ Engelsk
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780521270724
Publisert
1983-06-09
Utgiver
Vendor
Cambridge University Press
Vekt
350 gr
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Dybde
16 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
276
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Technical change, defined as the manufacture and modification of tools, is generally thought to have played an important role in the evolution of intelligent life on earth, comparable to that of language. In this volume, first published in 1983, Jon Elster approaches the study of technical change from an epistemological perspective. He first sets out the main methods of scientific explanation and then applies those methods to some of the central theories of technical change. In particular, Elster considers neoclassical, evolutionary, and Marxist theories, whilst also devoting a chapter to Joseph Schumpeter's influential theory.
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Preface; General introduction; Part I. Modes of Scientific Explanation: 1. Causal explanation; 2. Functional explanation; 3. Intentional explanation; Part II. Theories of Technical Change: 4. Neoclassical theories; 5. Schumpeter's theory; 6. Evolutionary theories; 7. Marxist theories; Appendices; Notes; References; Index.
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In this volume, Jon Elster approaches the study of technical change from an epistemological perspective.
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780521270724
Publisert
1983-06-09
Utgiver
Vendor
Cambridge University Press
Vekt
350 gr
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Dybde
16 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
276
Forfatter