
The Transition from Capitalism
Marxist Perspectives
Saeed Rahnema(Editor)
Palgrave Macmillan (Publisher)
Published on 6. January 2017
Book
Hardback
XVI, 208 pages
978-3-319-43834-4 (ISBN)
Description
Through a series of conversations with prominent theorists and leading political activists in different parts of the world, this book explores the causes of the setbacks of both the reformist and revolutionary strategies of the socialist Left. Addressing the larger questions around the agenda(s) of socialism in the era of globalization, the interviewees believe that capitalism is not sustainable in the long run, due largely to its inherent contradictions, and that a post-capitalist social world order is inevitable and attainable. Despite notable differences, what emerges from this collection of voices and perspectives is a unified call to mobilize and organize for radical change through engagement with the various social groups that could play instrumental roles in the transition beyond a capitalist social formation.
Reviews / Votes
"A brilliant gateway to some of the salient discussions on the left, orienting the reader with a map of left theory and politics as they stand today... this book is an open debate, refreshing in the originality of the answers it provides to perennial questions." (Onur Acaroglu, Marx and Philosophy, marxandphilosophy.org.uk, April 05, 2019)More details
Edition
1st ed. 2017
Language
English
Place of publication
Cham
Switzerland
Publishing group
Springer International Publishing
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
XVI, 208 p.
Dimensions
Height: 21 cm
Width: 14.8 cm
Weight
3947 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-319-43834-4 (9783319438344)
DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-43835-1
Schweitzer Classification
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Person
Saeed Rahnema teaches at York University, Canada. He was the Founding Director and award-winning Professor of York's School of Public Policy and Administration, served as a Director of the Middle East Economic Association, and as an Officer of the United Nations Development Programme. During the Iranian revolution of 1979, Rahnema was a leading activist in the Workers' Council movement.
Content
1. Failures and Acheivements of the Past2. Which Revolution?3. Peaceful Transition4. Globalization and Socialism in One Country5. Which Socialism?6. Social Classes7. Practical Steps