Despite its manifest absurdity, the rational actor model continues to domi-nate discussions of modern capitalism. This lecture proposes an alterna- tive perspective, by deepening and broadening Keynes's brief mention of "animal spirits" in economic decisions. Building on the work of anthropolo- gists and cultural historians, Lears explores the tangled relationships be- tween capitalism and emotional […]

Conference ScheduleThe Past, Present, and Future of Feminist Studies February 9th - 11th 2012 Thursday, February 9th 7 - 9 pm Opening Remarks - Eileen Boris, Hull Professor and Chair, Feminist Studies and Patricia Cline Cohen, Professor of History Genders and Sexualities Chair: Leila Rupp (UCSB) Panelists: " Matt Richardson (University of Texas, Austin) " […]