The SAGE Encyclopedia of Economics and Society

Frederick F. Wherry is a professor of sociology at Yale University and the codirector of its Center for Cultural Sociology. He formerly taught at the University of Michigan and Columbia University. He earned his PhD in sociology at Princeton University and his master's degree in public affairs at Princeton's Woodrow Wilson School for Public and International Affairs. Dr. Wherry is an economic and cultural sociologist who is currently investigating the meanings of money and the financial inclusion of immigrants and ethnic minorities in the United States. He is the author of The Culture of Markets; The Philadelphia Barrio: The Arts, Branding, and Neighborhood Transformation; and Global Markets an Local Crafts: Thailand and Costa Rica Compared. He was recently elected to the membership of the Sociological Research Association in recognition of his distinguished research. Juliet Schor is a professor of sociology at Boston College. Her research focuses on issues of time use, consumption, and environmental sustainability. She received her PhD in economics at the University of Massachusetts. Before joining Boston College, she taught at Harvard University for 17 years in the Department of Economics and the Committee on Degrees in Women's Studies. Her most recent books are Sustainable Lifestyles and the Quest for Plenitude: Case Studies of the New Economy and Plenitude: The New Economics of True Wealth. Previous books include the national best seller The Overworked American: The Unexpected Decline of Leisure and The Overspent American: Why We Want What We Don't Need.

"The thread that connects society and economics is clearly evident throughout. The Reader's Guide in volume one organizes the diverse list of articles into 15 broad categories. Such organization helps with navigation and can benefit those who enjoy browsing as a means of discovery. Articles are well constructed and clearly written... The tone throughout is very consistent, even with the diversity and range of topics... The SAGE Encyclopedia of Economics and Society would be a good resource for academic libraries serving undergraduate students." -- L. Evans * ARBA * STARRED REVIEW: "... articles are generally effective and applicable, making a potentially difficult topic comprehensible... Verdict: An excellent addition. Recommended for high school and college students looking for a sociological take on economics." -- M. Hassanali * Library Journal * "Employing a straightforward A-Z arrangement, the articles in this reference seek to demonstrate how economics exerts a key influence on society and culture. In examining this set it becomes obvious that the scope of coverage is far reaching... Entries are written in a style that will be understandable to informed lay readers as well as undergraduate students... Academic libraries supporting classes on economics and its impacts will definitely benefit from the cross disciplinary treatment afforded in this SAGE Reference set." -- T. Gilson * Against the Grain *