Book
"Beyond Economics and Ecology: the radical thought of Ivan Illich"
London: Marion Boyars Publishers, 2013
This book explores the radical ideas of Ivan Illich, examining how his thought challenges conventional assumptions about economics, ecology, development, and modern institutions. It provides a comprehensive analysis of Illich's critique of industrial society and his vision for convivial alternatives.
Selected Academic Publications
- Mark Dirsmith, Mark Covaleski, Sajay Samuel, "On Being Professional in the 21st Century: an empirically informed essay", Auditing: a journal of practice and theory, forthcoming.
- M. Covaleski, M. Dirsmith, S. Samuel, J. Weiss, "From the physical to the fiscal: monetizing the poor", Public Administration Review, 2014, 3, pp. 1-16.
- Sajay Samuel & Mark Covaleski, & Mark Dirsmith, "Accounting in and for U.S. Governments and Non-Profits: a review of research and a call to further inquiry", in Handbook of Management Accounting Research v.3, 22, 1299-1322.
- Sajay Samuel & Dean Bavington, "Energy and Equity in World Fisheries", The International Journal of Illich Studies, 2, pp. 55-64.
- Sajay Samuel, Mark Dirsmith and Barbara McElroy, "Monetized Medicine: from the physical to the fiscal", Accounting, Organizations and Society, 1/1/2005, 30/3, 249-278.
Research Profile
For a complete list of publications and research activities, please visit my Academia.edu profile.
Research Themes
My research explores several interconnected themes:
- The role of accounting in shaping organizational and social realities
- The intersection of accounting, power, and governance
- Critiques of quantification and measurement in modern society
- The fiscal dimension of public administration and social policy
- Alternative approaches to understanding value and well-being