Suchergebnisse

The idea that capitalism's trajectory of development is unitary is examined, noting the widespread belief in this notion throughout 20th-century economic development. It is held, however, that as useful as it is, the unitary view is flawed in many respects, preventing theorists from accurately determining the specific character & context dependence of what are seen as the general developmental dynamics of industrial societies. The benefits of nonunitary traditions are considered, then attention is turned to 20th-century capitalism, looking at its portrayal from both unitary & nonunitary viewpoints. A discussion of the differences in theory covers social, economic, & political order & the role of choice; the relation between the present & past; & alternative critical theory. A nonunitary account of the 20th century is outlined, emphasizing the strengths of its position. D. Weibel