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Postmodern Moments in Modern Economics

By: David F. Ruccio,Jack Amariglio

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Postmodern Moments in Modern Economics

By: David F. Ruccio,Jack Amariglio

Of all the areas of contemporary thought, economics seems the most resistant to the destabilizing effects of postmodernism. Yet, David Ruccio and Jack Amariglio argue that one can detect, within the diverse schools of thought that comprise the discipline of economics, "moments" that defy the modernist ideas to which many economists and methodologists remain wedded. This is the first book to document the existence and to explore the implications of the postmodern moments in modern economics. Ruccio and Amariglio begin with a powerful argument for the general relevance of postmodernism to contemporary economic thought. They then conduct a series of case studies in six key areas of economics. From the idea of the "multiple self" and notions of uncertainty and information, through market anomalies and competing concepts of value, to analytical distinctions based on gender and academic standing, economics is revealed as defying the modernist frame of a singular science. The authors conclude by showing how economic theory would change if the postmodern elements were allowed to flourish. A work of daring analysis sure to be vigorously debated, Postmodern Moments in Modern Economics is both accessible and relevant to all readers concerned about the modernist straightjacket that has been imposed on the way economics is thought about and practiced in the world today.

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Princeton University Press

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1400880114

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9781400880119

Development and Globalization

A Marxian Class Analysis

By: David F Ruccio

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Development and Globalization

A Marxian Class Analysis

By: David F Ruccio

Since the mid-1980s, David F. Ruccio has been developing a new framework of Marxian class analysis and applying it to various issues in socialist planning, Third World development, and capitalist globalization. The aim of this collection is to show, through a series of concrete examples, how Marxian class analysis can be used to challenge existing modes of thought and to produce new insights about the problems of capitalist development and the possibilities of imagining and creating noncapitalist economies. The book consists of fifteen essays, plus an introductory chapter situating the author’s work in a larger intellectual and political context. The topics covered range from planning theory to the role of the state in the Nicaraguan Revolution, from radical theories of underdevelopment to the Third World debt crisis, and from a critical engagement with regulation theory to contemporary discussions of globalization and imperialism.

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Taylor & Francis

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1136911057

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Marxian Economics

An Introduction

By: David F. Ruccio

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Marxian Economics

An Introduction

By: David F. Ruccio

More and more people have turned to Marxian economics in recent years. But isn’t it a defunct branch of the ‘dismal science’, disproven by the experience of the past 150 years, of no interest to anyone except historians? In this book, David Ruccio demonstrates why the answer to that question is a resounding ‘no’. He offers a clear and accessible introduction to the basic concepts and theoretical strategies of Marxian economics, its key differences from mainstream economics, and its many applications to the real world. Focusing on Marx’s critique of both mainstream economic theory and capitalism, Ruccio extends that analysis to contemporary topics—from inequality and economic crises to racial capitalism and the climate crisis—and outlines the key debates among Marxian economists. He concludes with a discussion of the ways Marxian economists today think about the possibility of moving beyond capitalism. The book is suitable for students and professors, as well as readers outside the academy interested in learning about Marxian economics. It will be useful both as a stand-alone text and as a companion to reading Capital.

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251

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John Wiley & Sons

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1509547991

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9781509547999

Understanding the Times

A Survey of Competing Worldviews

By: Jeff Myers,David A. Noebel

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Understanding the Times

A Survey of Competing Worldviews

By: Jeff Myers,David A. Noebel

Your view of God determines your view of the world. You hold in your hands a landmark guide to understanding the ideas and forces shaping our times. Understanding the Times offers a fascinating, comprehensive look at the how the tenets of the Christian worldview compares with the five major competing worldviews of our day: Islam, Secular Humanism, Marxism, New Age, and Postmodernism. Understanding the Times is a systematic way to understand the ideas that rule our world. While the material is expansive, the engaging, easy-to-understand writing style invites you to discover the truths of God – and our world. This classic should be on the shelf of every Christian home, on the desk of every pastor, and in the hands of every Christian student headed off to college.

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David C Cook

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0781413788

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9780781413787

Occupy the Economy

Challenging Capitalism

By: Richard D. Wolff,David Barsamian

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Occupy the Economy

Challenging Capitalism

By: Richard D. Wolff,David Barsamian

Today's economic crisis is capitalism's worst since the Great Depression. Millions have lost jobs, homes, and healthcare. Many with jobs watch pensions, benefits, and job security decline. While most live with increasing uncertainty, the system makes the very wealthy even richer. In eye-opening interviews with prominent economist Richard Wolff, David Barsamian probes the root causes of the current crisis, its unjust social costs, and what can and should be done to turn things around. While others blame corrupt bankers and unregulated speculators or the government or even the poor who borrowed, the authors show that the causes of the crisis run much deeper. They reach back to the 1970s when the capitalist system itself shifted, ending the century-old pattern of rising wages for Americans and thereby enabling the top 1% to become ultra-rich at the expense of the 99%. Since then, economic injustice has become chronic and further corrupted politics. Occupy's indignation with the whole system mobilizes a diverse range of Americans who seek basic change. Occupying the Economy not only clarifies and analyzes the crisis in US capitalism today, it also points toward solutions that can shape a far better future for all. Richard Wolff is professor of economics at U. Mass, and visiting professor at the New School in New York City. He hosts a program on WBAI and is author of the hit book Capitalism Hits the Fan. David Barsamian is director of Alternative Radio and author of many interview books, including What We Say Goes with Noam Chomsky.

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City Lights Books

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0872865681

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In the Orbit of Love

Affection in Ancient Greece and Rome

By: David Konstan

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In the Orbit of Love

Affection in Ancient Greece and Rome

By: David Konstan

This book is about love in the classical world - not erotic passion but the love that binds together intimate members of a family and close friends, but may also include a wider range of individuals for whom we care deeply. Among the topics discussed are friendship, loyalty, gratitude, grief, and civic solidarity.

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Oxford University Press

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0190887877

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9780190887872

Development and Globalization

A Marxian Class Analysis

By: David F Ruccio

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A Marxian Class Analysis

By: David F Ruccio

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Postmodern Moments in Modern Economics

By: David F. Ruccio,Jack Amariglio

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Postmodern Moments in Modern Economics

By: David F. Ruccio,Jack Amariglio

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Princeton University Press

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1400880114

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9781400880119

Postmodernism, Economics and Knowledge

By: Stephen Cullenberg,Jack Amariglio,David F. Ruccio

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Postmodernism, Economics and Knowledge

By: Stephen Cullenberg,Jack Amariglio,David F. Ruccio

This ground-breaking volume brings together the essays of top theorists including Arjo Klamer, Deirdre McCloskey, Julie Nelson, Shaun Hargreaves-Heap and Philip Miroswki on a diverse range of topics.

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Psychology Press

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0415110254

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9780415110259

Book's by David F Ruccio

Postmodern Moments in Modern Economics

Postmodern Moments in Modern Economics

Development and Globalization

Development and Globalization

Marxian Economics

Marxian Economics

Understanding the Times

Understanding the Times

Occupy the Economy

Occupy the Economy

In the Orbit of Love

In the Orbit of Love

Development and Globalization

Development and Globalization

Postmodern Moments in Modern Economics

Postmodern Moments in Modern Economics

Postmodernism, Economics and Knowledge

Postmodernism, Economics and Knowledge

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