The phenomenon of China's rise as an emerging scientific power has been well documented, yet the development of its social science is less explored. Utilizing up-to-date Social Science Citation Index (SSCI) publication data (1978-2013), this paper probes the patterns and dynamics of China's...

This transdisciplinary volume puts forward proposals for wiser, socially just and sustainable socio-economic systems in transition. There is growing support for the view that the end of capitalism is around the corner, but on which conceptual and ethical basis can we interpret these times? With...

Introduction -- The Basic Assumptions of Traditional Economics -- An Initial Interim Conclusion -- A Discourse Analytical Examination of Some Fundamental Assumptions and Concepts in Economics -- A Second Interim Conclusion -- Summary and Outlook -- Conclusion and Outlook.