Description
Late Capitalism is the first major synthesis to have been produced by the contemporary revival of Marxist economics. It represents, in fact, the only systematic attempt so far ever made to combine the general theory of the 'laws of motion' of the capitalist mode of production developed by Marx with the concrete history of capitalism in the twentieth century. A landmark in Marxist economic literature, Late Capitalism is specifically designed to explain the international recession of the 1970s and is an invaluable guide to understanding the nature of the world economy today. This edition includes a new introduction by Cedric Durand assessing the book's continued relevance.
"One of the major contributions of the last decade to Marxist economics." - Choice
About the Author
ERNEST MANDEL (1923-95), historian, economist and activist, was a leading figure in the Fourth International from 1945 and was the author of a number of books, including Late Capitalism, Marxist Economic Theory, Long Waves of Capitalist Development, and The Meaning of the Second World War.
CEDRIC DURAND is Professor of Political Economy at the University of Geneva and a member of the Centre d'economie Paris Nord. He is the author of Fictitious Capital and How Silicon Valley Unleashed Techno-Feudalism
Reviews
Late Capitalism is the answer to how Marx might view the complex economic phenomena of the 1970s. It is sophisticated, well written, impressively documented. This volume is, indeed, one of the major contributions of the last decade to Marxist economics. * Choice *
Late Capitalism represents a significant advance for Mandel. A notable feature of his book is an attempt to revive and critically reassess the theory of 'long waves' normally associated with such writers as Kondratieff. * The Economic Journal *
I recommend this book for the grandeur of its vision, and for its innumerable, suggestive hypotheses which might lead future investigators towards fruitful research in many areas. * Contemporary Sociology *
Mandel's book is a serious and scholarly effort. * Journal of Modern History *
Book Information
ISBN 9781804294758
Author Ernest Mandel
Format Paperback
Page Count 640
Imprint Verso Books
Publisher Verso Books
Weight(grams) 562g
Dimensions(mm) 210mm * 140mm * 40mm
"One of the major contributions of the last decade to Marxist economics." - Choice
About the Author
ERNEST MANDEL (1923-95), historian, economist and activist, was a leading figure in the Fourth International from 1945 and was the author of a number of books, including Late Capitalism, Marxist Economic Theory, Long Waves of Capitalist Development, and The Meaning of the Second World War.
CEDRIC DURAND is Professor of Political Economy at the University of Geneva and a member of the Centre d'economie Paris Nord. He is the author of Fictitious Capital and How Silicon Valley Unleashed Techno-Feudalism
Reviews
Late Capitalism is the answer to how Marx might view the complex economic phenomena of the 1970s. It is sophisticated, well written, impressively documented. This volume is, indeed, one of the major contributions of the last decade to Marxist economics. * Choice *
Late Capitalism represents a significant advance for Mandel. A notable feature of his book is an attempt to revive and critically reassess the theory of 'long waves' normally associated with such writers as Kondratieff. * The Economic Journal *
I recommend this book for the grandeur of its vision, and for its innumerable, suggestive hypotheses which might lead future investigators towards fruitful research in many areas. * Contemporary Sociology *
Mandel's book is a serious and scholarly effort. * Journal of Modern History *
Book Information
ISBN 9781804294758
Author Ernest Mandel
Format Paperback
Page Count 640
Imprint Verso Books
Publisher Verso Books
Weight(grams) 562g
Dimensions(mm) 210mm * 140mm * 40mm
