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"This volume," write the authors in their Preface, "is designed as a contribution to the synthesis of theory in economics and sociology. We believe that the degree of separation between these two disciplines-separation emphasized by intellectual traditions and present institutional arrangements—arbitrarily conceals a degree of intrinsic intimacy between them which must be brought to the attention of the respective professional groups."
The authors believe that with the work of men such as Marshall, Weber, and Pareto there was once hope of real integration of the two disciplines, but the initiative of these men failed to gain momentum. "Indeed, we feel that there has been, if anything, a retrogression rather than an advance in the intervening half century. Why has such a promising start failed to lead to further developments?
"Whatever the determining factors of their separation, we feel it is necessary for the future of both disciplines to re-establish... Tovább

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Sociology
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"This volume," write the authors in their Preface, "is designed as a contribution to the synthesis of theory in economics and sociology. We believe that the degree of separation between these two disciplines-separation emphasized by intellectual traditions and present institutional arrangements—arbitrarily conceals a degree of intrinsic intimacy between them which must be brought to the attention of the respective professional groups."
The authors believe that with the work of men such as Marshall, Weber, and Pareto there was once hope of real integration of the two disciplines, but the initiative of these men failed to gain momentum. "Indeed, we feel that there has been, if anything, a retrogression rather than an advance in the intervening half century. Why has such a promising start failed to lead to further developments?
"Whatever the determining factors of their separation, we feel it is necessary for the future of both disciplines to re-establish interest in the borderline relations; we offer this volume as a contribution."
"The authors merit special commendation for the thoughtful and indeed profovmd discussion of the problem of social change. We have here an important book . . ." —American Sociological Review

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