Classes in Contemporary Capitalism by Nicos Poulantzas (English) Paperback Book

Description: Classes in Contemporary Capitalism by Nicos Poulantzas, David Fernbach Nicos Poulantzass third major work is a pioneering survey of some of the most fundamental, yet least studied, aspects of the class structure of advanced capitalist societies today. The book starts with a general theoretical essay that for the first time seriously explores the distinction between the "agents" and "positions" of capitalist relations of production, and seeks to avoid the typical errors of either functionalism or historicism. It also provides a polemical reconsideration of the problem of the "nation state" as a political unit today, and its relationship to the internationalisation of capital.Finally, and most originally, Poulantzas develops a long and powerful analysis of the much-abused concept of the "petty-bourgeoisie." In this, he scrupulously distinguishes between the "traditional" categories of petty-bourgeoisie-shopkeepers, artisans, small peasants-and the "new" categories of clerical workers, supervisors, and salaried personnel in modern industry and commerce. At the same time he demonstrates the reasons why a unitary conceptualization of their class position is possible. The difficult question of the definition of "productive" and "unproductive" labor within Marxs own account of the capitalist mode of production is subjected to a novel and radical reinterpretation. The political oscillations peculiar to each form of petty-bourgeoisie and especially their characteristic reactions to the industrial proletariat, are cogently assessed.Poulantzas ends his work with a reminder that the actions and options of the petty-bourgeoisie are critical to any successful struggle by the working class, which must secure the alliance of important sections of the petty-bourgeoisie if the fateful experience of Chile is not to recur elsewhere tomorrow. Combining empirical and theoretical materials throughout, Classes in Contemporary Capitalism represents a notable achievement in the development of Marxist social science and political thought. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Nicos Poulantzas was born in Athens in 1936 and died in Paris in 1979. His other published works include Political Power and Social Classes, Classes in Contemporary Capitalism, The Crisis of Dictatorships and State, Power, Socialism. Review Poulantzas is one of the leading Marxist theorists of the modern capitalist state, and these are important essays which build on his earlier books. Highly recommended for graduate collections in social and political theory. * Choice *Poulantzass major arguments are very controversial and challenging. This is one of the most important recent Marxist contributions to class theory. * Contemporary Sociology *Poulantzas can be seen as writing in the tradition of Marxs own work about France. * Times Literary Supplement * Promotional "Highly recommended for graduate collections in social and political theory." -Choice Review Quote "Poulantzas is one of the leading Marxist theorists of the modern capitalist state, and these are important essays which build on his earlier books. Highly recommended for graduate collections in social and political theory."- Choice "Poulantzass major arguments are very controversial and challenging. This is one of the most important recent Marxist contributions to class theory."- Contemporary Sociology "Poulantzas can be seen as writing in the tradition of Marxs own work about France."- Times Literary Supplement Details ISBN0860917029 Publisher Verso Books Year 1978 ISBN-10 0860917029 ISBN-13 9780860917021 Format Paperback Imprint Verso Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from French DEWEY 305.5 Author David Fernbach Short Title CLASSES IN CONTEMP CAPITALISM Language English Media Book Illustrations black & white illustrations Edition New edition Pages 348 Publication Date 1978-01-01 Replaces 9780902308060 AU Release Date 1978-01-01 NZ Release Date 1978-01-01 Translator David Fernbach UK Release Date 1978-01-01 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:21810629;

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