Theory of Capital Makes a Comeback. New Strategies for the Study of Society (Review of Nitzan and Bichler's "Captial as Power")

Theory of Capital Makes a Comeback. New Strategies for the Study of Society (Review of Nitzan and Bichler's "Captial as Power")
Brennan, Jordan. (2009). Rabble.ca. 10 September. (Review; English).

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Abstract or Brief Description

FROM THE REVIEW: “In Capital As Power Jonathan Nitzan and Shimshon Bichler launch an attack on both mainstream and Marxist theories of capitalism by focusing on one of the oldest theoretical conundrums in the discipline of political economy -- the theory of capital. While the work clearly fits into the tradition of radical political economy it is not easy to place it in any one school, and this for very good reason; the authors are trying to create a new approach to the study of society. The release of this highly ambitious book is aptly timed, for as the global political-economic crisis unfolds and existing theories and paradigms come into question a space will be created in which new theoretical alternatives might be welcomed. . . . Some will likely find their claims outlandish to the point of being conspiratorial while others might see it as a highly innovative paradigm shift in the study of society. What cannot be called into question is the seriousness, scope or ambition of this work. Characteristic of their style, the authors combine deep historical perspective with a highly interdisciplinary approach to the study of capitalism, as evidenced by continuous references to subjects as diverse as modern physics and literature. . . . This work has the potential to be explosive, if only for radicals, activists and progressives and could represent a sea-change in the study not only of political economy, but of society more generally.”

Language

English

Publication Type

Review

Keywords

capital political economy

Subject

BN Civilization & Social Systems
BN Theory
BN Power
BN Value & Price
BN Capital & Accumulation

ID Code

271

Deposited On

12 September 2009

Available Versions of this Item

• Theory of Capital Makes a Comeback. New Strategies for the Study of Society (Review of Nitzan and Bichler's "Captial as Power") (deposited 12 September 2009) [Currently Displayed]
  • Review of Nitzan and Bichler's "Captial as Power: A Study of Order and Creorder" (deposited 18 December 2009)

Commentary/Response Threads

• Nitzan, Jonathan and Bichler, Shimshon. Capital as Power. A Study of Order and Creorder. (deposited 29 November 2010)
  • Brennan, Jordan. Theory of Capital Makes a Comeback. New Strategies for the Study of Society (Review of Nitzan and Bichler's "Captial as Power"). (deposited 12 September 2009) [Currently Displayed]
  • Nitzan, Jonathan. Invitation for a seminar on the current crisis followed by a book launch of CAPITAL AND POWER. (deposited 22 October 2009)
  • Brennan, Jordan. Review of Nitzan and Bichler's "Captial as Power: A Study of Order and Creorder". (deposited 18 December 2009)
  • Cochrane, DT. Review of Nitzan and Bichler's "Capital as Power: A Study of Order and Creorder". (deposited 06 June 2012)
  • Martin, Ulf and D'Alessio, Nestor and Wolf, Harald. Kapital als Macht und imaginäre Institution: Eine Einführung in die Kapitalmachttheorie von Jonathan Nitzan und Shimshon Bichler. (deposited 12 May 2010)
  • Fisher, Mark. From the Economic Crisis to Fanaticism, Three New Publications Explore the Meaning of Capital (Review of Nitzan and Bichler's "Capital as Power: A Study of Order and Creorder"). (deposited 30 August 2010)
  • Cochrane, DT and Nitzan, Jonathan. Capital as Power: An Audio Interview with Jonathan Nitzan. (deposited 06 June 2012)
  • Mathoor, Vineeth. Review of Nitzan and Bichler's "Capital as Power: A Study of Order and Creorder". (deposited 02 July 2011)
  • Hansen, Bue Rübner. Review of Nitzan and Bichler's "Capital as Power: A Study of Order and Creorder". (deposited 20 August 2011)
  • Larudee, Mehrene. Review of Nitzan and Bichler's "Capital as Power: A Study of Order and Creorder". (deposited 26 August 2011)
  • Regilme, Salvador Santino F. Jr. Book Review: Jonathan Nitzan and Shimshon Bichler, "Capital as Power: A Study of Order and Creorder". (deposited 31 May 2012)
  • Soong, C. S. and Nitzan, Jonathan. Rethinking Capital (Two-Part Radio Interview with Jonathan Nitzan). (deposited 14 June 2012)
  • Wolf, Harald. 'Capital as Power' - Notiz zu einem neuen Forschungsansatz und einer Konferenz ('Capital as Power' - notice on a new research approach and a conference). (deposited 17 December 2012)