Adam Przeworski
Capitalism and Social Democracy
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521336567
- author:
- Adam Przeworski
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1986
- Pages:
- 280
- Genre:
- Economics Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Capitalism and Social Democracy by Adam Przeworski is a thought-provoking study of the choices faced by socialist movements within capitalist societies. Professor Przeworski examines three key options: working through elections, relying exclusively on the working class, or reforming or abolishing capitalism. Through a combination of abstract models and historical analysis, Przeworski explores how socialist strategies have evolved over time, from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day. His conclusions are both novel and provocative, challenging conventional wisdom about the relationship between economics and socialism. Przeworski argues that economic issues cannot justify a socialist programme, and that workers had good reasons to strive for improvements within capitalism itself. This book offers a fresh perspective on the complex relationships between politics, economy, and society, making it an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of social democracy.
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