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Author Fleming, P. (Peter), 1972- author.

Title The death of homo economicus : work, debt and the myth of endless accumulation / Peter Fleming.

Publication Info. London : Pluto Press, [2017]
©2017
Bookmark link: https://library.naperville-lib.org:444/record=b1835949~S1
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 Nichols Adult Nonfiction  330.01 FLE    ON HOLDSHELF
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Description 314 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-308) and index.
Summary Summary: For neoclassical economists, Homo economicus, or economic human, represents the ideal employee: an energetic worker bee that is a rational yet competitive decision-maker. Alternatively, one could view the concept as a cold and selfish workaholic endlessly seeking the accumulation of money and advancement -- a chilling representation of capitalism. Or perhaps, as Peter Fleming argues, Homo economicus does not actually exist at all. In this book, Fleming presents this controversial claim with the same fierce logic and perception that launched his Guardian column into popularity.
Subject Economics -- Philosophy.
Capitalism -- Social aspects.
Neoliberalism -- Social aspects.
Work -- Political aspects.
Work environment -- Social aspects.
ISBN 9780745399409
0745399401
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