Democracy against Capitalism by Ellen Meiksins Wood
Ellen Meiksins Wood argues that with the collapse of Communism the theoretical project of Marxism and its critique of capitalism is more timely and important than ever. Current intellectual fashions of the left which emphasise 'post-modern' fragmentation, 'difference', contingency and the 'politics of identity' can barely accommodate the idea of capitalism, let alone subject the capitalist system to critique. In this book she sets out to renew the critical programme of historical materialism by redefining its basic concepts and its theory of history in original and imaginative ways, using them to identify the specificity of capitalism as a system of social relations and political power. She goes on to explore the concept of democracy in both the ancient and modern world, examining the concept's relation to capitalism, and raising questions about how democracy might go beyond the limits imposed on it by capitalism.
"..a provocative, much needed, and timely intervention. It will invigorate and arm those who wish to argue against the dead end of the politics of difference and reassert the centrality of class theory and politics." Contemporary Sociology
"Wood stakes out a strong and clear perspective here. It is an important one and should receive a wide hearing." Michael A. Principe, Canadian Philosophical Reviews
"This relevant anthology will be read with interest by any philosopher interested in social theory." Ethics
"...a terrific book that deserves to become a classic of our political tendency....Wood provides a brilliant explication and defense of the key theoretical concepts relevant to socialism...." Against the Current
"This book deserves to be read by more than social theorists and followers of contemporary marxist debate. Wood engages in a critique of capitalism not despite the apparent triumph of captalism but because of it." John P. Burke, Research in Philosophy and Technology
"Wood stakes out a strong and clear perspective here. It is an important one and should receive a wide hearing." Michael A. Principe, Canadian Philosophical Reviews
"This relevant anthology will be read with interest by any philosopher interested in social theory." Ethics
"...a terrific book that deserves to become a classic of our political tendency....Wood provides a brilliant explication and defense of the key theoretical concepts relevant to socialism...." Against the Current
"This book deserves to be read by more than social theorists and followers of contemporary marxist debate. Wood engages in a critique of capitalism not despite the apparent triumph of captalism but because of it." John P. Burke, Research in Philosophy and Technology
Since Ellen began using this consciousness-based approach in 2004, she has gained a clearer, sharper mind and stronger body, and has more vitality, stamina, flexibility, exuberance and energy than she had 30 years ago. Born on November 18, 1936, Ellen is pioneering a revolution in age-reversing consciousness. Her passion is to spread the joy of youthfulness from mind to mind until a critical mass is reached and elders become empowered, valued members of society. As a professional speaker, Ellen knows how to inspire, educate and entertain her audiences. She is an award-winning marketing and advertising executive who had given numerous talks throughout the country during the 1980s and 1990s and had authored or been featured in more than 30 articles in national magazines and newspapers. She was the first female elected Chairman of the Board of the Hunterdon County (NJ) Chamber of Commerce. Membership doubled during that year. Recently Ellen has enthralled hundreds of people with her current presentation on how to grow younger.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780521476829 |
| ISBN 10 | 0521476828 |
| Title | Democracy against Capitalism |
| Author | Ellen Meiksins Wood |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 1995-03-09 |
| Number of pages | 316 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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