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Within the context of the new global order and the recent crises of corporate capitalism, Dr. Blau reasserts the importance of social contracts as a framework for an ethical system which recognizes individual and group differences. She then extends her arguments to discussions of rationality, opport...

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Main Author: Blau, Judith R., 1942-
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Plenum Press, [1993]
Subjects:
Sociology > Philosophy.
Social contract.
Social exchange.
Social structure.
Markets.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Regional Studies.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Anthropology > General.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Within the context of the new global order and the recent crises of corporate capitalism, Dr. Blau reasserts the importance of social contracts as a framework for an ethical system which recognizes individual and group differences. She then extends her arguments to discussions of rationality, opportunity structures, organizations and efficiency, social class, and other subjects. Taken as a whole, the author's work will provide a unique perspective, especially in economic and organizational sociology courses.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 218 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:0585281874
9780585281872