| The Political Economy of the Spectacle and Postmodern Caste Contributor(s): Asimakopoulos (Author) |
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ISBN: 9004297049 ISBN-13: 9789004297043 Publisher: Brill OUR PRICE: $163.40 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - General - Philosophy | Political - Social Science | Minority Studies |
| Series: Studies in Critical Social Sciences |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.1" W x 9.4" (0.60 lbs) 248 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In The Political Economy of the Spectacle and Postmodern Caste, John Asimakopoulos analyzes the political economy of the society of the spectacle, a philosophical concept developed by Guy Debord and Jean Baudrillard. Using the analytical tools of social science, while historicizing, Asimakopoulos reveals that all societies in every epoch have been and continue to be caste systems legitimized by various ideologies. He concludes there is no such thing as capitalism (or socialism)--only a caste system hidden behind capitalist ideology. Key features of the book include its broad interdisciplinary-nonsectarian approach with quantitative and qualitative data. The Political Economy of the Spectacle and Postmodern Caste is well written and clear, making it accessible to the general public. |