Saving Capitalism from the Capitalists

World Capitalism and Global History

Hartmut Elsenhans author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:SAGE Publications India Pvt Ltd

Published:30th Nov '14

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This insightful book explores the complexities of capitalism and its potential to achieve societal prosperity, arguing for a more nuanced understanding of its role in modern economics.

In Saving Capitalism from the Capitalists, the author delves into the intricate relationship between capitalism and societal prosperity. The narrative begins by framing capitalism as a product of the bourgeois revolution, emphasizing the transformative power it holds. The book argues that a misunderstanding of capitalism's progressive elements has led to ineffective policy measures, often undermining its potential to foster social equity and economic growth. By exploring the historical context and evolution of capitalism, the author invites readers to reconsider its role in contemporary society.

The text further highlights the promise of capitalism as a pathway to achieving socialism, challenging traditional views that often pit the two ideologies against one another. Drawing from modern post-Keynesian economics, the author critiques mechanistic interpretations of Marxism and advocates for a more nuanced understanding of capitalism's complexities. This perspective is particularly relevant in today's globalized world, where the dynamics of non-capitalist societies and the implications of globalization are increasingly significant.

Saving Capitalism from the Capitalists serves as a comprehensive analysis that not only examines the origins and contradictions of capitalism but also addresses the pressing challenges posed by globalization and imperialism. Through this exploration, the book aims to equip readers with a deeper understanding of capitalism's potential and pitfalls, ultimately advocating for a more informed and constructive engagement with this pivotal economic system.

[The author] presents a new way of looking at the right-left debate with his labour empowerment theory… The book is very well-researched…contains interesting facts gathered from around the world…an interesting read for students of economic history and theory.

-- DAWN, 13 March 2016

This normative position about free functioning capitalism is the premise upon which the book, Saving Capitalism from the Capitalists, derives the agenda of democratic socialism... the book discusses how the capitalist market fails to address the rising demand for environmental protection or for provisions for the future.

-- Economic and Political Weekly, 27 August, 2016

The book is a comprehensive analysis of the origins of capitalism, its contradictions, and the dynamics of non-capitalist societies and the challenges of globalization.

 


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ISBN: 9789351500568

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 500g

344 pages