Schumpeter and the Idea of Social Science

• List of figures; Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Schumpeter and his surroundings: an overview; 3. The scope and methods of Schumpeter's research program; 4. The sociology of science and Schumpeter's ideology; 5. The economic methodology of instrumentalism; 6. Static economics as an exact science; 7. The theory of economic development as a midpoint; 8. A methodology of economic sociology; 9. Economic sociology as an evolutionary science; 10. The historical world of economics; 11. Value judgements and political economy; 12. Conclusion: Schumpeterian synthesis; Notes; List of references; Index.

'Over the years, Yuichi Shionoya has produced a number of excellent articles on Schumpeter's methodology. … he has also produced a major work on this topic - and the result is truly outstanding.' Richard Swedberg, University of Stockholm