The Oxford Handbook of the Sociology of Finance by Karin Knorr Cetina (English)

by Karin Knorr Cetina

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The Oxford Handbook of the Sociology of Finance by Karin Knorr Cetina, Alex Preda Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description The Handbook brings together leading international scholars to provide a comprehensive overview of research and theory on the sociology of finance and the workings of financial institutions and financial markets. It will serve as a reference point for this rapidly expanding discipline. Publisher Description Recent years have seen a surge of interest in the workings of financial institutions and financial markets beyond the discipline of economics, which has been accelerated by the financial crisis of the early twenty-first century. The Oxford Handbook of the Sociology of Finance brings together twenty-nine chapters, written by scholars of international repute from Europe, North America, and Asia, to provide comprehensive coverage on a variety of topics relatedto the role of finance in a globalized world, and its historical development. Topics include global institutions of modern finance, types of actors involved in financial transactions andsupporting technologies, mortgage markets, rating agencies, and the role of financial economics. Particular attention is given to financial crises, which are discussed in a special section, as well as to alternative forms of finance, including Islamic finance and the rise of China. The Handbook will be an indispensable tool for academics, researchers, and students of conte

• Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
• Year: 2013
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9780199590162
• Condition: Fine

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