Capitalism and Critique: Unruly Democracy and Solidarity Economics by Edward Mar

Description: Capitalism and Critique by Edward Martin, Rodolfo Torres, Mateo Pimentel Capitalism and Critique contains a synthesis and critique of economic theory with historical case studies and new discourse on American globalism and its failures to provide for the economic security of millions of people. The authors draw lessons from the new directions in social theory and seeks clear solutions for future modes of capitalism. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description While there are signs of recovery from recent economic collapses, relatively few protective measures are in place in the United States to prevent future crises and widespread destruction of livelihoods around the globe.This book, a follow-up and further development of Martins and Torres ideas in their acclaimed Savage State: Welfare Capitalism and Inequality, contains a synthesis and critique of economic theory with historical case studies and new discourse on American globalism and its failures to provide for the economic security of millions of people. Since the original publication over ten years ago, there has been a resurgence in radical political economy and critical theory. Instead of "demonizing" the market, Capitalism and Critique draws lessons from the new directions in social theory and seeks clear solutions for future modes of capitalism. Author Biography Edward J. Martin, Ph.D., teaches at the Graduate Center for Public Policy and Administration, California State University, Long Beach. He is co-author (with Rodolfo D. Torres) of Savage State: Welfare Capitalism and Inequality and his areas of research with the focus on political economy, welfare policy, and inequality. He is Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Economic Development and his publications have appeared in New Political Science, Contemporary Justice Review, International Journal of Public Administration, and Social Policy. He has also published in CounterPunch, Dissident Voice, and Axis of Logic. Professor Martin received his Ph.D. from Arizona State University. Rodolfo D. Torres is Professor of Urban Political Economy in the Department of Planning and Public Policy at the University of California, Irvine, where he also serves as director of the Latino Urban Theory Lab. He is receipt of the Adam Smith Foundation Fellowship at the University of Glasgow, where he also held a non-residential visiting professorship in the Department of Sociology. Torres has a long-standing interest in cultural political economy, metropolitan economic restructuring, Mexican American labor and class politics, radical urbanism, and Marxist traditions of state theory and class analysis. He is author or editor of more than fifteen books and 100 book chapters and articles. His most recent book is The Latino Question: Politics, Laboring Classes, and the Next Left published by Pluto Press.Mateo S. Pimentel is a graduate student in the Ph.D. program for Human and Social Dimensions of Science and Technology at Arizona State Universitys School for the Future of Innovation in Society. Mateo is a USAID Research and Innovation Fellow, Global Development Research Scholar, and Assessment Coordinator for the NASA-sponsored Visions, Ventures, Escape Velocities project. He is a former Jesuit Volunteer. Table of Contents Acknowledgements. Introduction. Foundations of Direct Democracy and A New Solidarity Contract. 1. On the Priority of Wage Labor. 2. Robert Owen and Utopian Thought. 3. A Democratic Capitalism? Ricardian Socialism and Beyond. 4. Marxs Critique of Political Economy and Class Analysis. 5. The Conundrum of Marxs Theory of Value. 6. A Moral Theory of Justice and A Democratic Economy. Conclusion. Against Capital: Unruly Democracy and Popular Economics. References. Index. Review Practical and visionary, this stylish and hard-hitting book shows that there are compelling democratic alternatives to the miseries produced by neoliberalism.David Roediger, University of Kansas, and Author of Class, Race, and MarxismMuch needed during these times, Martin, Torres, and Pimentel have written a brilliant analysis of our society and its core issues. I find their book indispensable. Just as impressive, they do not abandon the reader without thoroughly working through solutions to the problems they interrogate—the capitalist political economy. This is a rarity among books critical with the current status quo.Mark Gottdiener, State University of New YorkIn these times of escalating economic crisis and social unrest, Martin, Torres, and Pimentel have provided us with a timely and urgent critique of neoliberal capitalism. All those who seek a just and sustainable future should study their proposals for taming the tyranny of the market and constructing a democratic political economy.William I. Robinson, University of California at Santa BarbaraCapitalism is being transformed before our eyes. This has implications not only for prosperity but also for democracy and geopolitics. To help us grasp both the crises and power of capitalism, we need to reach beyond economic orthodoxy. This book provides a brief, clear guide to the alternative perspectives offered by different schools of political economy. It will help readers develop a critical perspective on capitalism and on related struggles for justice. Craig Calhoun, President of the Berggruen Institute, and former Director of the London School of Economics and Political Science Review Quote Practical and visionary, this stylish and hard-hitting book shows that there are compelling democratic alternatives to the miseries produced by neoliberalism. David Roediger, University of Kansas, and Author of Class, Race, and Marxism Much needed during these times, Martin, Torres, and Pimentel have written a brilliant analysis of our society and its core issues. I find their book indispensable. Just as impressive, they do not abandon the reader without thoroughly working through solutions to the problems they interrogate--the capitalist political economy. This is a rarity among books critical with the current status quo. Mark Gottdiener, State University of New York In these times of escalating economic crisis and social unrest, Martin, Torres, and Pimentel have provided us with a timely and urgent critique of neoliberal capitalism. All those who seek a just and sustainable future should study their proposals for taming the tyranny of the market and constructing a democratic political economy. William I. Robinson, University of California at Santa Barbara Capitalism is being transformed before our eyes. This has implications not only for prosperity but also for democracy and geopolitics. To help us grasp both the crises and power of capitalism, we need to reach beyond economic orthodoxy. This book provides a brief, clear guide to the alternative perspectives offered by different schools of political economy. It will help readers develop a critical perspective on capitalism and on related struggles for justice. Craig Calhoun, President of the Berggruen Institute, and former Director of the London School of Economics and Political Science Details ISBN1138365610 Year 2018 ISBN-10 1138365610 ISBN-13 9781138365612 Format Paperback Publication Date 2018-10-30 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Subtitle Unruly Democracy and Solidarity Economics DEWEY 361.61 Pages 112 Language English UK Release Date 2018-10-30 AU Release Date 2018-10-30 NZ Release Date 2018-10-30 Author Mateo Pimentel Alternative 9781138365544 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:139853917;

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