1st Edition

Political Economy of Socialism

By Branko Horvat Copyright 1983
    692 Pages
    by Routledge

    692 Pages
    by Routledge

    This book is an exploration into the uncharted territory of social reality. It explores social relations and politics, presenting a critique of contemporary socioeconomic systems and discussions on the Marxist Doctrine of Transition. The book is intended to meet Robert Heilbroner's request.

    Foreword, PART ONE: A Critique of Contemporary Socioeconomic Systems, 1. Capitalism, 2. Etatism, 3. Social Stratification in Capitalism and Etatism, 4. Alienation and Reiftcation, PART TWO: Searching for an Alternative, 5. Historical Laboratory: A New Social System in the Making, 6. Comparative Organization and Efficiency, 7. The Desirability of Socialism, PART THREE: The Design of Self-Governing Socialism, 8. Equality of Producers, 9. Equality of Consumers, 10. Equality of Citizens: The Decentralization and Déconcentration of Power, 11. Equality of Citizens: Socialist Democracy, 12. Planning cum Market, 13. Macroeconomic Organization, PART FOUR: The Period of Transition, 14. Historical Scenario, 15. Searching for a Strategy of Transition, 16. Paths of Transition: Developed Capitalist Countries, 17. Paths of Transition: Etatist Countries, 18. Paths of Transition: Less Developed Countries, A Postscript, 19. Socialism and Beyond, Notes, Index of Names, Index of Subjects

    Biography

    Branko Horvat