Vilfredo Pareto

Author(s)

• Powers, Charles H.

Bibliographic Information

Vilfredo Pareto

Charles H. Powers

（Masters of social theory, v. 5）

Sage Publications, c1987

• pbk.

Note

Bibliography: p. 159-160

Includes index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Although Vilfredo Pareto came to sociology after careers in engineering, management, political commentary and economics, his contribution to sociology is far-reaching. Charles Powers' concise, readable introduction to the life, works and thought of this pioneering sociologist will enable students of sociology and related disciplines to understand the origins and implications of Pareto's thought.

Table of Contents

Vilfredo Pareto A Personal Profile Pareto's Writings a Brief Overview Building A Science Pareto's Views on Theory Construction Deflating Logical Explanations of Conduct On Human Nature Popular Beliefs Toward A Theory of Social Sentiment Toward A Sociological Theory of Economy Toward A Sociological Theory of Politics Conclusion Pareto's 'General Sociology' Reconsidered

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Details

• NCID: BA00493932
• ISBN:
  • 0803922841
  • 080392285X
• LCCN: 85030456
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Newbury Park ; Beverly Hills, Calif.
• Pages/Volumes: 167 p.
• Size: 22 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : HM22.I56
  • DC19 : 301/.0945
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Pareto, Vilfredo, 1848-1923
  • LCSH : Sociology -- Italy
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA00171710