Description
The reformist option: between despotism and revolution
Book summary
This work offers a rigorous analysis of the relationship between political and economic processes in contemporary capitalism. Andrés Piqueras Infante examines the different phases of the capitalist system, its regimes of accumulation, modes of regulation, and the energy foundations that sustain it. The reader will find a detailed explanation of the historical evolution of capitalism and its future prospects, situating the reformist option as an intermediate path between authoritarianism and revolutionary transformation. An essential text for understanding the structural dynamics that shape our social and economic reality.
What is it about?
The book develops an in-depth analysis of the transformations of capitalism throughout its history, paying special attention to the tensions between reform and revolution as strategies for political and social change. Piqueras Infante examines how regimes of accumulation have evolved in response to economic crises and social conflicts, and how modes of regulation have sought to stabilize the system. The work also addresses the energy dimension of capitalism, exploring its dependence on fossil fuels and the implications for its future sustainability. Through this journey, the author provides keys to understanding the current crossroads between authoritarian despotism and revolutionary aspirations, positioning reformism as a recurring historical alternative.
Main topics
- Historical evolution of capitalism and its phases of development
- Regimes of accumulation and modes of economic regulation
- Relationship between political processes and economic structures
- Energy foundations of capitalism and its ecological limits
- Reformism as a strategy for change versus authoritarianism and revolution
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students and researchers of social sciences, especially those interested in sociology, political economy, social history, and political theory. It is also of great use to professionals in the fields of social intervention, political analysis, and labor economics, as well as to readers with concerns about the structural dynamics of capitalism and alternatives for social transformation.
What this book contributes
- A comprehensive and updated vision of the evolution of capitalism, integrating economic, political, and energy dimensions
- Analytical tools to understand systemic crises and reformist responses to authoritarian or revolutionary options
- Keys to interpreting the future prospects of the capitalist system in a context of ecological and social crisis
Technical data
- Author: Piqueras Infante, Andrés
- Publisher: Anthropos Editorial
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Literary essays, history, social and cultural history, society and social sciences, society and culture, sociology, sociology of work, social services and welfare, criminology, politics and government, economics, labor economics, political economy, economic systems and structures, finance and accounting
- Collection: Cuadernos a nuevos territorios
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: April 2014
- Number of pages: 224
- Weight: 404 g
Editorial review
The reformist option: between despotism and revolution presents itself as a reference essay for those seeking to understand the complex interrelationships between economy and politics in contemporary capitalism. The work stands out for its multidisciplinary approach and its ability to articulate historical, economic, and sociological analysis in an accessible yet rigorous text. It is especially relevant in a context of systemic crisis and debate on the paths of social transformation, offering the reader solid conceptual tools to navigate between simplifying discourses. Its paperback format facilitates access to content that, due to its depth and topicality, deserves the attention of anyone interested in the dynamics that shape our collective present and future.