Exploring the challenges posed by an aging population, this book presents a critical examination of the fiscal crisis that arises from demographic shifts. It offers innovative and radical proposals aimed at addressing the economic implications of an elderly society. Through insightful analysis, the author highlights the urgency of reform and the need for sustainable solutions to ensure financial stability for future generations.
Exploring the evolution of European ideas surrounding race and slavery, the book delves into historical doctrines from medieval times through the early modern period. It examines how these concepts shaped societal attitudes and influenced the development of slavery, providing a critical analysis of their implications on culture and identity. Blackburn's work offers insights into the complex interplay between race, power, and economic systems throughout history.
A landmark history of the rise, abolition, and legacy of slavery in the New World.
Critically acclaimed historian of slavery in the AmericasThe Reckoning offers the first rounded account of the rise and fall of the Second Slavery—largescale plantation slavery in nineteenth-century Brazil, Cuba and the US South. Robin Blackburn shows how a fusion of industrial capitalism and transatlantic war and revolution turbo-charged racial oppression and the westwards expansion of the United States.Blackburn identifies the new territories, new victims and new battle cries of the Second Slavery. He emphasises the role of financial credit in the spread of plantation agriculture, traces the connections between slavery and the US Civil War, and asks why Brazil threw off Portuguese rule whereas Cuba became one of imperial Spain’s final outposts.The Second Slavery faced a fearful reckoning in the 1860s and after when the supposedly invincible Slave Power was defied by extraordinary cross-class, international and interracial alliances. Blackburn narrates the abolitionists’ difficult victory over the enslavers, while documenting the racial backlash which brought on Jim Crow and cheated the freedmen and freedwomen of the fruits of their struggle.
This book offers a profound exploration of slavery and the abolition movement, highlighting key historical events and figures that shaped this critical period. Through detailed analysis, it examines the social, economic, and political factors that influenced the fight against slavery, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of its complexities and consequences. Renowned historian Eric Foner praises it as one of the finest studies in the field, making it an essential read for those interested in American history and social justice.
The book explores the concept of cosmopolitics, emphasizing the need to strengthen democratic values within international relations. It argues that the current state of world politics is fragile and advocates for a conscious effort to apply democratic principles globally. The writers suggest that fostering shared democratic values is essential for a more stable and cooperative international community.
Exploring the historical evolution of the pension concept, this book offers a comprehensive analysis of its origins and growth over time. It delves into the socio-economic factors that influenced pension systems and their significance in modern society. By examining various models and practices, the narrative highlights the challenges and transformations faced by pension schemes, making it a valuable resource for understanding their role in contemporary life.
Readings in Critical Social Theory
First Vintage Books Edition, March 1973. Mild shelf wear, small tear at top of back cover, pages moderately tanned, and spine has creases from reading. Everything looks good and perfectly readable. Overall pretty decent condition.
Los problemas con la burbuja de los fondos de inversión de EEUU, el sube y baja de los mercados de valores y una cadena de grandes escándalos empresariales, han puesto de manifiesto en los últimos años la incapacidad del sistema financiero para custodiar los ahorros y las pensiones de los trabajadores, así como la falta de transparencia y responsabilidad de lo que Blackburn denomina el «capitalismo gris».