The Origin of Values: Sociology and Philosophy of Beliefs

by Lynn Nadel

Book Overview

Although values play a leading role in nearly every explanatory theory in the broad realm of the social and behavioral sciences, very little multidisciplinary research material on values is available. Addressing this need, the editors bring together distinguished social scientists, psychologists, and biologists who collaboratively explore fundamental questions about values: What are the determinants of social values, taboos, and ideologies? What are...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0202304477
• ISBN13: 9780202304472
• Release Date: April 1993
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 342 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.0"