Are There Classics in Economics?.

Gift, Richard E.; Krislov, Joseph

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ERIC Number: EJ429264

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Publication Date: 1991

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Are There Classics in Economics?

Gift, Richard E.; Krislov, Joseph

Journal of Economic Education, v22 n1 p27-32 Win 1991

Focuses on Allan Bloom's perception of a classic text and his belief that there are no classic texts in the social sciences. Contends there are definitive works in economics and develops a list of six criteria to determine them. Discusses economics books that might be considered classic works, and lists textbooks that refer to these classics. (NL)

Descriptors: Course Content, Economics Education, Higher Education, Instructional Materials, Intellectual History, Social Sciences, Textbook Content

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Audience: Researchers; Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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