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Discover 'Democratic Capitalism at the Crossroads', an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the evolving dynamics between democracy and capitalism. Authored by renowned political scientist Carles Boix, this trade paperback offers a compelling exploration of the historical context shaping our current political landscape. With a keen focus on pivotal moments from the past two centuries, Boix analyzes the triumph of democratic capitalism in the industrialized West and the rising challenges it faces today, including polarization, income inequality, and disillusionment with democratic systems. This insightful book traces three defining stages of capitalism, from the harsh realities of 19th-century Manchester to the transformative assembly line of early 20th-century Detroit, and finally, to the Silicon Valley boom. As the information revolution creates deepening rifts between the educated elite and the traditional working class, many question the compatibility of democracy and capitalism. 'Democratic Capitalism at the Crossroads' is not just a historical account; it's a critical examination of our future. Perfect for students, scholars, and anyone passionate about the intersections of politics, economy, and society, this brand new book is a must-have addition to your library. Plus, enjoy free shipping for this item! Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. ISBN: 9780691216898.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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ISBN: 9780691216898
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Princeton University Press
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An incisive history of the changing relationship between democracy and capitalism
The twentieth century witnessed the triumph of democratic capitalism in the industrialised West, with widespread popular support for both free markets and representative elections. Today, that political consensus appears to be breaking down, disrupted by polarization and income inequality, widespread dissatisfaction with democratic institutions, and insurgent populism. Tracing the history of democratic capitalism over the past two centuries, Carles Boix explains how we got here — and where we could be headed.
Boix looks at three defining stages of capitalism, each originating in a distinct time and place with its unique political challenges, structure of production and employment, and relationship with democracy. He begins in nineteenth-century Manchester, where factory owners employed unskilled labourers at low wages, generating rampant inequality and a restrictive electoral franchise. He then moves to Detroit in the early 1900s, where the invention of the modern assembly line shifted labor demand to skilled blue-collar workers. Boix shows how growing wages, declining inequality, and an expanding middle class enabled democratic capitalism to flourish. Today, however, the information revolution that began in Silicon Valley in the 1970s is benefitting the highly educated at the expense of the traditional working class, jobs are going offshore, and inequality has risen sharply, making many wonder whether democracy and capitalism are still compatible.
Essential reading for these uncertain times, Democratic Capitalism at the C
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691216898
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
An incisive history of the changing relationship between democracy and capitalism
The twentieth century witnessed the triumph of democratic capitalism in the industrialised West, with widespread popular support for both free markets and representative elections. Today, that political consensus appears to be breaking down, disrupted by polarization and income inequality, widespread dissatisfaction with democratic institutions, and insurgent populism. Tracing the history of democratic capitalism over the past two centuries, Carles Boix explains how we got here — and where we could be headed.
Boix looks at three defining stages of capitalism, each originating in a distinct time and place with its unique political challenges, structure of production and employment, and relationship with democracy. He begins in nineteenth-century Manchester, where factory owners employed unskilled labourers at low wages, generating rampant inequality and a restrictive electoral franchise. He then moves to Detroit in the early 1900s, where the invention of the modern assembly line shifted labor demand to skilled blue-collar workers. Boix shows how growing wages, declining inequality, and an expanding middle class enabled democratic capitalism to flourish. Today, however, the information revolution that began in Silicon Valley in the 1970s is benefitting the highly educated at the expense of the traditional working class, jobs are going offshore, and inequality has risen sharply, making many wonder whether democracy and capitalism are still compatible.
Essential reading for these uncertain times, Democratic Capitalism at the C