Transformative Politics
The Future of Socialism in Western Europe
Published on 7. August 1995
Book
Hardback
VIII, 176 pages
978-0-333-62039-7 (ISBN)
Description
This comparative and theoretical account of the heritage and prospects of socialism in Western Europe characterises socialist political theory as transformative. Socialists counterpose objective social appraisal, such as the theory of capitalism, to implausibly ambitious agents of change - the proletariat or the interventionist state. This framework of analysis generates a comparative account of European socialist parties and their attitudes to international institutions - especially the European Union - and suggests a favourable prognosis for the future of socialism.
Reviews / Votes
'A major contribution to the rethinking of the socialist project. The analysis is clear and profound and identifies the dilemmas but also the potential of contemporary socialism.' - Andrew Gamble, Professor of Politics, University of Sheffield
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Edition
1995 edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
VIII, 176 p.
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
386 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-62039-7 (9780333620397)
DOI
10.1057/978-0-230-37652-6
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Book
08/1995
Palgrave Macmillan
€106.99
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Person
ANTHONY BUTLER
Content
Preface to the Paperback Edition - Introduction: The End of Socialism? - Classes in Capitalism - States in Nations - The Limits of the Unitary State - A State in Decline - Western European Socialism - Conclusion: The Future of Socialism - Notes - Index