The entropy of capitalism /:

The project of applying general systems theory to social sciences is crucial in today's crisis when social and ecological systems clash. This book concretely demonstrates the necessity of a Marxist approach to this challenge, notably in asserting agency (struggle) as against determinism. It sim...

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1. Verfasser: Biel, Robert
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Leiden : BRILL, 2011.
Schriftenreihe:Studies in critical social sciences ; v. 39.
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Zusammenfassung:The project of applying general systems theory to social sciences is crucial in today's crisis when social and ecological systems clash. This book concretely demonstrates the necessity of a Marxist approach to this challenge, notably in asserting agency (struggle) as against determinism. It similarly shows how Marxism can be reinvigorated from a systems perspective. Drawing on his experience in both international systems and low-input agriculture, Biel explores the interaction of social and physical systems, using the conceptual tools of thermodynamics and information. He reveals the early twenty-first century as a period when capitalism starts parasitising on the chaos it itself creates, notably in the link between the two sides of imperialism: militarism (the 'war on terror') and speculative finance capital.
Beschreibung:1 online resource (vii, 391 pages) : illustrations
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references (pages 345-375 and indexes.
ISBN:9789004204294
9004204296
1283310589
9781283310581
9789004204300
900420430X

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