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Regarded as a seminal work, [6] [7] [8] "The Use of Knowledge in Society" was one of the most praised [9] and cited [10] articles of the twentieth century. The article managed to convince market socialists and members of the Cowles Commission (Hayek's intended target) and was positively received by economists Herbert A. Simon, Paul Samuelson, and Robert Solow.
Kirkus Reviews awarded a star to the book, noting that it is "the great debates of history aired out with satisfying vigor". [19] The British daily The Times also gave the book a rave review, quoting that "Sapiens is the kind of book that sweeps cobwebs out of your brain" and that it is "mind-thrilling". [20]
Following the establishment of the history of knowledge, arguments occurred over whether the history of science should be absorbed by the history of knowledge. [13] The history of knowledge's relevancy has coincided with the discussion of the academic term "knowledge society" as reflected in the need for knowledge management since the 1960s. [10]
Knowledge and Human Interests received positive reviews from Fred E. Jandt in the Journal of Applied Communication Research, [8] Thomas B. Farrell in the Quarterly Journal of Speech, [9] and the sociologist Anthony Giddens in the American Journal of Sociology, [10] a mixed review from the sociologist Steven Lukes in the British Journal of ...
The Times called the book "an extraordinary achievement", and "a great read even if civilization does not collapse". [4] The Guardian described the book as a "terrifically engrossing history of science and technology". [5] Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries described the book as "highly readable and engaging". [6]
Knowledge and Decisions is a non-fiction book by American economist Thomas Sowell. [1] The book was initially published in 1980 by Basic Books and reissued in 1996. [ 2 ] Sowell analyzes social and economic knowledge and how it is transmitted through society, and how that transmission affects decision making.
It is a history of human thought covering over 5,000 years of philosophy, learning, and belief systems that surveys the key historical trends and breakthroughs connecting the globalizing human landscape of the 20th century all the way back to the scattered roots of human civilization in India, Egypt, Mesopotamia, China, Greece, and Rome.
It was shortlisted for the 2021 Wolfson History Prize. [1] The UK version of the book was published as Burning the Books: A History of Knowledge Under Attack and was reviewed in The Guardian. [2] The book was abridged and broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in six episodes, read by Anthony Head. [3]