Original reinterpretation of historical materialism for contemporary critique of capitalism
Explores the historical and political relationship between democracy and capitalism
Uses postmodern concepts to challenge traditional understandings of social structure
Analyzes democracy's evolution from ancient to modern societies
Engages readers with accessible historical and political analysis
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Historian and political thinker Ellen Meiksins Wood argues that theories of “postmodern” fragmentation, “difference”, and contingency can barely accommodate the idea of capitalism, let alone subject it to critique. In this book she sets out to renew the critical programme of historical materialism by redefining its basic concepts and its
Author
Ellen Meiksins Wood
Publisher
Verso
Publication Date
2018
Format
Paperback
Page Count
320
Language
English
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verso apparently doesn't know how to package their stuff and it comes damaged EVERY TIME