Description
CULTURAL CONTRADICTIONS OF CAPITALISM IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Book Summary
This collective essay analyzes the paradoxes that define our time, taking Daniel Bell's classic work as a starting point. The authors examine how economic globalization, technological advancement, and the political crisis generate inequality and cause traditional models to collapse. A rigorous analysis of the social, cultural, and ethical dilemmas of today's capitalism, and a reflection on the possible alternatives to face the reality of the 21st century.
What is it about?
The 21st century has begun marked by deep contradictions. Economic globalization, far from distributing wealth, is accentuating unstoppable inequality. Technology has shrunk the planet, but it has also triggered a surge in resource demand. Politics, for its part, seems incapable of guaranteeing human rights and is torn between the end of neoliberalism and the crisis of social democracy.
The authors use Daniel Bell's The Cultural Contradictions of Capitalism as a common thread to ask whether real alternatives exist. The book explores the new political, social, cultural, and ethical dilemmas emerging in this scenario, offering a critical and well-documented look at the crossroads of the present.
Main Topics
- Analysis of the contradictions of contemporary capitalism.
- Economic inequality and globalization.
- Crisis of politics and governance models.
- Social and cultural impact of technology.
- Alternatives to neoliberalism and traditional social democracy.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in critical thinking, sociology, political economy, and contemporary philosophy. It is especially useful for students, academics, and professionals seeking to understand the structural tensions of capitalism in the 21st century and the possible paths for social transformation.
What this book offers
- An update and reinterpretation of Daniel Bell's theses applied to the current context.
- An interdisciplinary analysis that connects economics, politics, culture, and ethics.
- A well-founded reflection on alternatives to the neoliberal order.
- Keys to understanding the crisis of legitimacy of contemporary institutions.
- A critical approach that invites debate and reflective action.
Technical Specifications
- Author: HERRERAS MALDONADO, ENRIQUE; NOGUERA MONTAGUD, ANA
- Publisher: Biblioteca Nueva
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Literary essays, general studies, political science and theory, monetary economics, political economy
- Collection: Collection TBD
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: May 2017
- Number of pages: 282
- Weight: 340 g
Editorial Review
A necessary work for those seeking a serious and documented analysis of the contradictions of modern capitalism. Its interdisciplinary approach and dialogue with the critical tradition make it a valuable tool for understanding the political and cultural dilemmas of the present. Recommended for readers with an interest in social theory and contemporary political thought.