The Evolution of the Social Sciences charts the development of the main social sciences-religion, history, philosophy, law, sociology, anthropology, and economics-through an examination of the lives and works of each discipline's key historical figures. Sharpes concentrates on areas of convergence, overlap, and disjunction, discussing the many ways that these figures have influenced scholarly development throughout the social sciences. Written in an engaging style accessible to a wide academic audience, this biographical map demonstrates the diversity and range of inquiries into human social behavior.

About the Author
Donald K. Sharpes is professor of education in the Emeritus College at Arizona State University

Reviews
A scholarly chronology and eminently useful and accessible handbook of the development of the social sciences . . . much more than just a reference guide, but a stimulating analysis of the source of all the principal social disciplines. -- Witold Tulasiewicz, Wolfson College, Cambridge University
. . . A very good job of synthesizing broad concepts. -- Leonard Gordon, Arizona State University
Presents an overview of the social sciences and examines the lives of several historical principles who enriched each discipline. * Journal of Economic Literature, December 2009 (Vol. 47, no. 4) *
A penetrating analysis of the role of the social sciences and the key historical figures who developed the major disciplines. This is a lively and engaging read by an experienced international scholar. -- Mary Karpel, University of East London



Book Information
ISBN 9780739128121
Author Donald K. Sharpes
Format Hardback
Page Count 310
Imprint Lexington Books
Publisher Lexington Books
Weight(grams) 594g
Dimensions(mm) 239mm * 163mm * 27mm