Knowledge And Decisions by Thomas Sowell (English) Paperback Book

Description: Knowledge And Decisions by Thomas Sowell "With a new preface by the author, this updated reissue of Sowells classic study describes in concrete detail how knowledge is shared and disseminated throughout modern society. Sowell discusses how r" FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description With a new preface by the author, this reissue of Thomas Sowells classic study of decision making updates his seminal work in the context of The Vision of the Annointed , Sowell, one of Americas most celebrated public intellectuals, describes in concrete detail how knowledge is shared and disseminated throughout modern society. He warns that society suffers from an ever-widening gap between firsthand knowledge and decision making,a gap that threatens not only our economic and political efficiency, but our very freedom because actual knowledge gets replaced by assumptions based on an abstract and elitist social vision f what ought to be. Knowledge and Decisions , a winner of the 1980 Law and Economics centre Prize, was heralded as a "landmark work" and selected for this prize "because of its cogent contribution to our understanding of the differences between the market process and the process of government." In announcing the award, the centre acclaimed Sowell, whose "contribution to our understanding of the process of regulation alone would make the book important, but in reemphasizing the diversity and efficiency that the market makes possible, [his] work goes deeper and becomes even more significant." Notes <AWARDS>Winner of the Law & Economics Center Prize</AWARDS> Author Biography Thomas Sowell has taught economics at a number of colleges and universities, including Cornell, University of California Los Angeles, and Amherst. He has published both scholarly and popular articles and books on economics, and is currently a scholar in residence at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. Table of Contents Social Institutions The Role of Knowledge Decision-Making Process Economic Trade-Offs Social Trade-Offs Political Trade-Offs An Overview * Trends And Issues Historical Trends Trends in Economics Trends in Law Trends in Politics Long Description With a new preface by the author, this reissue of Thomas Sowells classic study of decision making updates his seminal work in the context of The Vision of the Annointed , Sowell, one of Americas most celebrated public intellectuals, describes in concrete detail how knowledge is shared and disseminated throughout modern society. He warns that society suffers from an ever-widening gap between firsthand knowledge and decision making,a gap that threatens not only our economic and political efficiency, but our very freedom because actual knowledge gets replaced by assumptions based on an abstract and elitist social vision f what ought to be. Knowledge and Decisions , a winner of the 1980 Law and Economics centre Prize, was heralded as a "landmark work" and selected for this prize "because of its cogent contribution to our understanding of the differences between the market process and the process of government." In announcing the award, the centre acclaimed Sowell, whose "contribution to our understanding of the process of regulation alone would make the book important, but in reemphasizing the diversity and efficiency that the market makes possible, [his] work goes deeper and becomes even more significant." Details ISBN0465037380 Author Thomas Sowell Language English ISBN-10 0465037380 ISBN-13 9780465037384 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 302.3 Year 1996 Imprint Basic Books Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Birth 1930 Residence US Edition 0003rd Illustrations black & white illustrations Short Title KNOWLEDGE & DECISIONS REV/E Edition Description Revised DOI 10.1604/9780465037384 US Release Date 1996-10-04 UK Release Date 1996-10-04 Pages 448 Publisher Basic Books Publication Date 1996-10-04 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 1996-10-03 NZ Release Date 1996-10-03 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137839333;

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