A Marxist Analysis of the Evolution of 20th Century American Capitalism
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Authors
Reed, Justin
Issue Date
1997
Type
Thesis
Language
en_US
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Abstract
It is clear to me, through my research and experience, that a Marxist insight into the phenomenon of capitalism provides invaluable tools for its analysis. In particular the inherent power structures contained in capitalism are articulated clearly
through Marx' s analysis. This is something that I have found to be
notably lacking in my previous economic course work. By taking
Marxian analysis to heart I believe that one can develop a more
humanistic attitude towards the development of productive forces.
Unfortunately Marxist theory has been severely stigmatized
(sometimes unjustly) by American society in response to the
Communist regimes of the Former Soviet Union, China and Cuba (as
well as Vietnam and Korea). Recent years have seen the memories of
the cold war fade and China and Cuba succumb more to capitalist
tendencies. I believe that it these developments will make it easier
for people to accept Marxist theory as a viable approach to an
analysis of capitalism.
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35 p.
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Publisher
Kalamazoo, Mich. : Kalamazoo College.
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