Marxism As Scientific Enterprise

This book argues that Marxism needs to be extended beyond the traditional confines in order to remain relevant in societies in which individuals have freedom of political expression and which are witnessing gigantic strides in communication technology.

List of contents

Foreword by Dipankar Gupta 1. Reflections on Marxism and Social Revolution in India 2. Roots of the Politico-Economic Problem: Basis-Superstructure Relations Reconsidered 3. Class and Social Transformation in India: Possibilities and Constraints of Intermediate Classes 4. Capitalism and the Labouring Poor: Victims or Transforming Agents 5. Socialism: A Lost Cause or A Long Revolution? 6. On Return to Marxism as a Scientific Enterprise 7. Some Fundamental Aspects of Socialist Transformation in India 8. Imperatives of Renewal of Socialism 9. Social Parasitism and Economic Development 10. Perspectives on Social Change: The Emergence of the Poor as a Class

About the author

P.C. Joshi is an eminent scholar who enjoys wide recognition for his mutlidisciplinary approach to social science research as well as his role as policy advisor, social activist and writer. He has been associated with the Planning Division of the Indian Statistical Institute (1955-57), the Delhi School of Economics (1957-62), and the Instittue of Economic Growth (1962-91) as Professor and then the last four years as Director.

Summary

This book argues that Marxism needs to be extended beyond the traditional confines in order to remain relevant in societies in which individuals have freedom of political expression and which are witnessing gigantic strides in communication technology.

Product details

• Authors: P.C. Joshi
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 06.10.2022
• EAN: 9781032364865
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3236486-5
• No. of pages: 224
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Social Theory, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, Society & culture: general, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Social Theory, Social & political philosophy, social and political philosophy, Far-left political ideologies and movements, Society and culture: general, Marxism & Communism, HISTORY / Asia / South / General