Overview

Russell Keat presents a theoretical challenge to extensions of the market domain and the introduction of commercially modelled forms of organization in areas such as broadcasting, the arts and academic research. Drawing on Walzer's pluralistic conception of social goods, and MacIntyre's account of social practices, he argues that cultural activities of this kind, and the institutions within which they are conducted, can best make their distinctive contributions to human well being when protected from the damaging effects of an unbounded market.

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...the book is timely...[Keat's] plea for perspective on markets offers a much needed reminder... -American Political Science Review

...the book is timely...[Keat's] plea for perspective on markets offers a much needed reminder... -American Political Science Review

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RUSSELL KEAT is Professor of Political Theory and Head of the School of Social and Political Studies at the University of Edinburgh. His publications include Social Theory as Science (with J.Urry), The Politics of Social Theory, Understanding Phenomenology (with M.Hammond and J.Howarth) Enterprise Culture (co-edited with N.Abercrombie) and The Authority of the Consumer (co-edited with N.Whiteley and N.Abercrombie).

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