Democracy against capitalism
Renewing Historical Materialism
Book • 1995
Ellen Meiksins Wood's "Democracy Against Capitalism" offers a critical analysis of capitalism's inherent contradictions and its incompatibility with democratic ideals.
Wood argues that capitalism's inherent drive for profit and accumulation undermines democratic principles of equality and self-determination.
She revisits historical materialism, emphasizing the unique features of capitalist social relations and their impact on political structures.
The book challenges conventional Marxist interpretations, offering a nuanced understanding of the relationship between capitalism and democracy.
Wood's work remains influential in contemporary debates about the future of democracy and the challenges posed by global capitalism.
Wood argues that capitalism's inherent drive for profit and accumulation undermines democratic principles of equality and self-determination.
She revisits historical materialism, emphasizing the unique features of capitalist social relations and their impact on political structures.
The book challenges conventional Marxist interpretations, offering a nuanced understanding of the relationship between capitalism and democracy.
Wood's work remains influential in contemporary debates about the future of democracy and the challenges posed by global capitalism.
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