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Capitalism and its Critics offers an accessible account of major
theories of capitalism from the industrial revolution to the
present day. The book provides a comprehensive account of the
economic and social thought of key theorists from Adam Smith and
Karl Marx to David Harvey and Thomas Piketty. Capitalism has long
been the subject of passionate debate, and today such contestations
are perhaps more timely than ever. For its advocates, capitalism
brings democracy and freedom and is the cornerstone of modernity
and of progress. For its critics, capitalism is based on the
exploitation of labour and is responsible for the destruction of
the environment as well as colonialism. Whether capitalism survives
the century, or whether an alternative social system emerges, may
very well determine the fate of humanity. Capitalism and its
Critics gives a comprehensive critical analysis of the most
important theorists of capitalism, including Adam Smith, Karl Marx,
Max Weber, Joseph Schumpeter, Karl Polanyi, F.A. Hayek, J.M.
Keynes, David Harvey, and Thomas Piketty. The book discusses some
of the main debates about capitalism and considers alternatives in
the twenty-first century. The 12 chapters are loosely
chronologically organised around the main approaches and historical
phases in the history of capitalism. Central themes of the book are
the ideas of capitalist crisis and of tensions between democracy
and capitalism in the making of modernity. A highly readable,
informative and engaging text, Capitalism and its Critics is
essential reading for anyone interested in understanding capitalism
and its alternatives.
Capitalism and its Critics offers an accessible account of major
theories of capitalism from the industrial revolution to the
present day. The book provides a comprehensive account of the
economic and social thought of key theorists from Adam Smith and
Karl Marx to David Harvey and Thomas Piketty. Capitalism has long
been the subject of passionate debate, and today such contestations
are perhaps more timely than ever. For its advocates, capitalism
brings democracy and freedom and is the cornerstone of modernity
and of progress. For its critics, capitalism is based on the
exploitation of labour and is responsible for the destruction of
the environment as well as colonialism. Whether capitalism survives
the century, or whether an alternative social system emerges, may
very well determine the fate of humanity. Capitalism and its
Critics gives a comprehensive critical analysis of the most
important theorists of capitalism, including Adam Smith, Karl Marx,
Max Weber, Joseph Schumpeter, Karl Polanyi, F.A. Hayek, J.M.
Keynes, David Harvey, and Thomas Piketty. The book discusses some
of the main debates about capitalism and considers alternatives in
the twenty-first century. The 12 chapters are loosely
chronologically organised around the main approaches and historical
phases in the history of capitalism. Central themes of the book are
the ideas of capitalist crisis and of tensions between democracy
and capitalism in the making of modernity. A highly readable,
informative and engaging text, Capitalism and its Critics is
essential reading for anyone interested in understanding capitalism
and its alternatives.
The diagnosis of social pathologies has long been a central concern
for social researchers working within, and on the peripheries of,
Critical Theory. As this volume will elaborate, the pathology
diagnosing imagination enables a "thicker" form of social critique,
fostering research that pushes beyond the parameters of liberal
social and political thought. Faced with impending climatic
catastrophe, the accelerating inequities of neoliberalism, the
ascent of authoritarian movements globally, and one-dimensional
computational modes of thought, a viable form of normative social
critique is now more important than ever. The central aim of this
volume is thus to champion the pathology diagnosing imagination as
a vehicle for conducting such timely social criticism.
The diagnosis of social pathologies has long been a central concern
for social researchers working within, and on the peripheries of,
Critical Theory. As this volume will elaborate, the pathology
diagnosing imagination enables a "thicker" form of social critique,
fostering research that pushes beyond the parameters of liberal
social and political thought. Faced with impending climatic
catastrophe, the accelerating inequities of neoliberalism, the
ascent of authoritarian movements globally, and one-dimensional
computational modes of thought, a viable form of normative social
critique is now more important than ever. The central aim of this
volume is thus to champion the pathology diagnosing imagination as
a vehicle for conducting such timely social criticism.
In the neoliberal world of the twenty-first century, the
progressive academy urgently needs a vehicle for normative social
research. Critical theory once answered this call, but today its
programme is in crisis. The 'pathologies of recognition' approach,
popular among contemporary critical theorists, aids neoliberalism
rather than challenging it, in part because it is unable to grasp
the structural nature of power. To offer an alternative, this book
returns to the work of Erich Fromm and Herbert Marcuse, using it as
the basis for a revivified social theoretical foundation. As the
first generation of critical theorists knew, thought itself can be
reified, our imaginations debased, and our desires artificially
induced. We need to think beyond recognition and embrace a more
potent and aggressive form of social critique, true to the founding
spirit of the Frankfurt School. -- .
This book brings together leading academics and activists to
address the possibilities for qualitative social change beyond
neoliberalism, providing introductory essays on alternative
societies, transition, and resistance. Bringing together
discussions on universal basic income, actually existing communism,
parecon, circular economies, workers co-operatives, 'fully
automated luxury communism,' trade unionism, and party politics,
the volume provides one of the first scholarly interventions to
systematically evaluate possibilities for transition and resistance
across theoretical, political, and disciplinary traditions.
This book brings together leading academics and activists to
address the possibilities for qualitative social change beyond
neoliberalism, providing introductory essays on alternative
societies, transition, and resistance. Bringing together
discussions on universal basic income, actually existing communism,
parecon, circular economies, workers co-operatives, 'fully
automated luxury communism,' trade unionism, and party politics,
the volume provides one of the first scholarly interventions to
systematically evaluate possibilities for transition and resistance
across theoretical, political, and disciplinary traditions.
Substance misuse and its pervasive problems is a constant challenge
for social work, health and related professionals today. With
heightened political and policy emphasis on all aspects of
substance misuse, it is paramount that professionals remain
up-to-date on current issues and their responsibilities. Based on
research and evidence, this book provides a sound basis for
grounded and innovative practice. Leading international
contributors outline holistic and specialist approaches to policy
and practice, and highlight the shift in emphasis from immediate
risk minimisation to long-term recovery, the importance of
prevention and the pivotal role of workforce development. Issues
surrounding work with children and families affected by substance
misuse are explored, and ways of implementing new approaches
revealed. The book also looks at the impact of the smoking ban in
Scotland, and suggests ways to support tobacco use cessation. This
book is essential reading for all front-line practitioners working
with substance misusers, including social work, health
professionals and counsellors.
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