Rethinking development: Marxist perspectives

by Munck, Ronaldo

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Full title :Rethinking development : Marxist perspectives / Ronaldo Munck.

Summary

Development and underdevelopment are the main determinants of life chances worldwide, arguably more so than social class. Marxism, as the underlying theory for social revolution, needs to have a clear understanding of the dynamics of development and social progress. Exploring the intersection of Marxism and development, this book looks at Marxs original conception of capitalist development and his later engagement with under-developed Russia. The author also reviews Lenins early critique of the Russian populists' rejection of capitalism compared with his later analysis of imperialism as a brake on development in the non-European world. The book then considers Rosa Luxemburg, who arguably provides a bridge between these theorists and those that follow with her analysis of imperialism as a necessity for capitalism to incorporate non-capitalist lands. Turning then to the non-European world, the author examines the Latin American dependency theories, the post-development school and the recent indigenous development theories advanced by Andean Marxism. Finally, Munck addresses the relationship between globalization and development. Does this relationship suggest that it has not been capitalism but a lack of capitalism that has led to under-development? Ronaldo Munck is Professor of Sociology and Director of the Centre for Engaged Research at Dublin City University and holds visiting posts in Argentina, Ecuador, Canada and Germany.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:©2021

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Palgrave Macmillan
Place of Publication:Cham
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2021

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (231 pages)

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9783030738112, 3030738116
DOI:10.1007/978-3-030-73811-2
oclc:on1252424825
LC Classification:HD75
Dewey Decimal:338.9

Definitions and Dilemmas -- Chapter 2. Marx and Capitalism -- Chapter 3. Marx and Underdevelopment -- Chapter 4. Lenin and Development -- Chapter 5. Lenin and Imperialism -- Chapter 6. Luxemburg and Global Development -- Chapter 7. Dependent Development -- Chapter 8. Post-Development -- Chapter 9. Indigenous Development -- Chapter 10. Globalisation and Development.

Subjects

development studies Economic development -- Social aspects Économie marxiste Marxian economics PHILOSOPHY -- Political POLITICAL SCIENCE -- History & Theory Political science & theory Social & political philosophy SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Developing Countries SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Sociology Sociology Sociology: work & labour