Economics: A Tool for Critically Understanding Society (Socialization and Political Education)

by Tom Riddell, Jean A Shackelford, Steve C. Stamos, and Geoffrey Schneider

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The Seventh Edition of Economics: A Tool for Critically Understanding Society develops fundamental economic analysis tools in clear, simple, and understandable terms. This one-semester text introduces students to economic theories and ideas, and how those theories and ideas have changed over time.

The overarching goal of this text is to encourage critical thinking and to challenge students to examine preconceived ideas and beliefs. It explores various and contending schools of economic thought and successfully gives students perspective on the historical changes in the material conditions, economic institutions, and social relations of human society. By providing students with an opportunity to use economic concepts to solve real-world problems, Economics: A Tool for Critically Understanding Society creates a foundation for future and continued learning.

  • ISBN10 0321241134
  • ISBN13 9780321241139
  • Publish Date 24 November 2004 (first published 1 January 1979)
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 11 September 2007
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Pearson
  • Edition 7th edition
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 672
  • Language English