The impasse of modernity : debating the future of the global market economy /
"Christian Comeliau, a well-known French economist, argues that understanding the historical logic of modernity must start with the economy, but that constructive discussion of the future must look at economics within the framework of society's goals and the limits of nature." "C...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English French |
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London ; New York :
Zed Books,
2002.
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| Summary: | "Christian Comeliau, a well-known French economist, argues that understanding the historical logic of modernity must start with the economy, but that constructive discussion of the future must look at economics within the framework of society's goals and the limits of nature." "Comeliau critiques the dominant position of market economics in our social system - whose core social value has become the maximization of profit. The consequences of this are illustrated by examining four contemporary phenomena: the idea of indefinite economic growth as the mainspring of development and the only guarantor of human welfare; the intensification of social inequality and profound changes in employment; difficulties resulting from globalization and the present system of international trade; and the uncertain future role of the state." |
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| Physical Description: | xi, 184 p. ; 22 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 175-179) and index. |
| ISBN: | 1856499855 (hb) 1856499863 (pb) |