Social mechanisms: an introductory essay / Peter Hedstrœm and Richard Swedberg -- Social mechanisms and social dynamics / Thomas C. Schelling -- A plea for mechanisms / Jon Elster -- Real virtuality / Gudmund Hernes -- Concatenations of mechanisms / Diego Gambetta -- Do economists use social...

The renowned economist Joseph A. Schumpeter (1883-1950) made seminal contributions not only to economic theory but also to sociology and economic history. His work is now attracting wide attention among sociologists, as well as experiencing a remarkable revival among economists. This anthology,...