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ON VIVIANA A. ZELIZER: ECONOMIC LIVES. HOW CULTURE SHAPES THE ECONOMY
ON VIVIANA A. ZELIZER: ECONOMIC LIVES. HOW CULTURE SHAPES THE ECONOMY

Author(s): Julianna Faludi
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Budapesti Corvinus Egyetem Szociológia Doktori Iskola

Summary/Abstract: This recent book contains the essence of the outstanding work of Zelizer concerning her analysis of economic institutions from the perspective of culture and society. Economic activities are viewed using a micro-habitual approach according to which our casual habits and everyday actions are embodied in monetary transactions which reflect power relations and social structures. The earnings and expenditure of a loving couple or the resources that a household allocates to a child, etc., represent economic dilemmas which involve our most intimate ties as parents, children, partners and lovers.

  • Issue Year: 4/2013
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 105-111
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: English
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