Dialectics and Deconstruction in Political Economy

In this book, Albritton offers the most authoritative reassessment of Marxian political economy since Althusser. Original reinterpretations of thinkers including Hegel, Weber, Althusser, Derrida and Adorno allow Robert Albritton to cast new light on heated battles between Hegelian dialectics and deconstructivist criticism. The unique ontology of capital allows a rigorous dialectic which need not result in essentialism. Marx's Capital is reconstructed as a dialectical theory of capital's inner logic that overcomes the economism and reductionism of much Marxian political economy. While many of the claims of deconstruction are challenged, the utility of a limited deconstruction is accepted. The book makes accessible the sometimes daunting thought associated with both dialectics and deconstruction, drawing upon insights from philosophy, sociology, political science and critical theory. Finding a non-essentialist way of using the immense cognitive power of dialectics represents a major breakthrough for political economy.

Business & Money

Albritton, Robert

Economics

St.Martin's Press

A detailing of the implications of Kozo Uno's political and economic theory.  Tries to explain the humanistic potential of Marxist theory.

A Japanese Reconstruction of Marxist Theory

PALGRAVE~MACMILLAN

History

Asia

Springer

Economics Transformed: Discovering the Brilliance of Marx

"In this major new work, an outstanding political philosopher at the height of his powers has given us the clearest and best argued case to date for an increasingly important interpretation of Marxist theory. Albritton's scholarship is also faultless." Professor Bertell Ollman, Department of Politics, New York University, and author of 'Alienation' and 'Dance of the Dialectic' "Albritton provides a much-needed primer designed to show a new generation of students why Marx's thought remains absolutely relevant to all our lives. ... Read it and discover why Marxism matters more than ever." Noel Castree, School of Environment and Development, University of Manchester Robert Albritton brings to life the classic concepts in Marx's economic thought. As well as examining these essential points of Marxist theory, he shows that they offer great potential for further study. Deeply critical of the way economics is taught and studied today, this is a textbook that will appeal to anyone who wants a forward-thinking approach to the discipline that's free from the constraints of neo-classical orthodoxy. Taking up key aspects of Marx's work, including surplus value theory, dialectical reasoning and the commodity form, Albritton highlights their relevance in the modern world -- and explains why mainstream economics has been so blind to their revolutionary potential. Written with style and clarity, it is perfect for economics undergraduates.

Pluto Press

Robert Albritton brings to life the classic concepts in Marx's economic thought. As well as examining these essential points of Marxist theory, he shows that they offer great potential for further study. Deeply critical of the way economics is taught and studied today, this is a textbook that will appeal to anyone who wants a forward-thinking approach to the discipline that's free from the constraints of neo-classical orthodoxy. Taking up key aspects of Marx's work, including surplus value theory, dialectical reasoning and the commodity form, Albritton highlights their relevance in the modern world -- and explains why mainstream economics has been so blind to their revolutionary potential. Written with style and clarity, it is perfect for economics undergraduates.

<p>This is the first book to analyse the food industry from a Marxist perspective. Respected economist Robert Albritton argues that the capitalist system, far from delivering on the promise of cheap, nutritious food for all, has created a world where 25% of the world population are over-fed and 25% are hungry. This malnourishment of 50% of the world's population is explained systematically, a refreshing change from accounts that focus on cultural factors and individual greed. Albritton details the economic relations and connections that have put us in a situation of simultaneous oversupply and undersupply of food. This explosive book provides yet more evidence that the human cost of capitalism is much bigger than those in power will admit.</p>

Let Them Eat Junk: How Capitalism Creates Hunger and Obesity

<p>Respected economist Robert Albritton argues that the capitalist system, far from delivering on the promise of cheap, nutritious food for all, has created a world where 25% of the world population are over-fed and 25% are hungry. This malnourishment of 50% of the world's population is explained systematically, a refreshing change from accounts that focus on cultural factors and individual greed. Albritton details the economic relations and connections that have put us in a situation of simultaneous oversupply and undersupply of food.<br><br>This explosive book provides yet more evidence that the human cost of capitalism is much bigger than those in power will admit. </p>

<p>Respected economist Robert Albritton argues that the capitalist system, far from delivering on the promise of cheap, nutritious food for all, has created a world where 25% of the world population are over-fed and 25% are hungry. This malnourishment of 50% of the world's population is explained systematically, a refreshing change from accounts that focus on cultural factors and individual greed. Albritton details the economic relations and connections that have put us in a situation of simultaneous oversupply and undersupply of food. This explosive book provides yet more evidence that the human cost of capitalism is much bigger than those in power will admit.</p>

Arbeiter Ring Pub

<p><div>It is increasingly apparent that capitalism cannot stave off the truly frightening ecological disasters that threaten the future of life on earth. Is it an accident that the strongest and most capitalist economic force in the world, the US, is also that force that is most prone to the denial of the enormous dangers of global warming?&nbsp;While capitalism is a global force, it is not supported by the majority of the world, and much more thought and action is needed to integrate and globalize movements against oppression, injustice and ecological destruction.&nbsp;</div> <div><br /></div> <div>While changes at a local level are important and more feasible in our current world, ultimately changes at a global level may have greater long-term importance, and we need to greatly expand theorizations and mobilizations in this direction now. Robert Albritton proposes 'practical utopias' as a process of thinking by which short-term changes tend in the direction of desirable changes in the long term.<br /></div> <div><br /></div> <br /></p>

Eco-Socialism For Now and the Future: Practical Utopias and Rational Action (Palgrave Insights into Apocalypse Economics)

A Japanese Approach to Stages of Capitalist Development: What Comes Next? (Palgrave Insights into Apocalypse Economics)

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Dialectics and Deconstruction in Political Economy

A Japanese Reconstruction of Marxist Theory

A Japanese Reconstruction of Marxist Theory

Economics Transformed: Discovering the Brilliance of Marx

Economics Transformed: Discovering the Brilliance of Marx

Let Them Eat Junk: How Capitalism Creates Hunger and Obesity

Let Them Eat Junk: How Capitalism Creates Hunger and Obesity

Let Them Eat Junk: How Capitalism Creates Hunger and Obesity

Eco-Socialism For Now and the Future: Practical Utopias and Rational Action (Palgrave Insights into Apocalypse Economics)

A Japanese Approach to Stages of Capitalist Development: What Comes Next? (Palgrave Insights into Apocalypse Economics)