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Recent Marxian theory

Name: Recent Marxian theory
Author: John F. Sitton
ISBN: 9780791429426

by John F. Sitton

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This books brings together some of the more prominent recent analyses within the Marxian tradition that bear on the topics of class formation and social conflict in contemporary capitalism. After examining debates over historical agency, class structure, and electoral dynamics, it explores the provocative arguments of analytical Marxists, Claus Offe, Jurgen Habermas, and Immanuel Wallerstein. In light of these discussions, the author concludes that even if the variety of forces contemporary capitalism structurally generates do not promote the formation of a revolutionary "proletariat," class relations continue to be important for analyzing the historical trajectory of, and challenges to, capitalism - although not in the way that Marx imagined.

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In the recent political and economic climate Marxism has become a topic for debate as to whether it serves any longer as a viable alternative to capitalist thought or has outlived its usefulness. Sitton (political science, Indiana U. of Pennsylvania) collects some of the most prominent recent analyses in the tradition, examining topics of class formation and social conflict in contemporary capitalism, as well as debates over historical agency, class structure, and electoral dynamics. He presents the arguments of Claus Offe, Ju rgen Habermas, and Immanuel Wallerstein, concluding that class relations continue to be important even if the formation of a "revolutionary proletariat" will not be as Marx imagined. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)