Economy and Society: Political Economy and Rise of Capitalism - Couverture souple

Suresh, R. R.

 
9789354791185: Economy and Society: Political Economy and Rise of Capitalism

Synopsis

The second revised and updated edition continues to focus on the emergence, evolution and working of the capitalist system with the help of some of the major principles and theories of economics.

The revised second edition of this textbook continues to focus on the emergence, evolution and working of the capitalist system with the help of some of the major principles and theories of economics.

Economy and Society relates economic life to other aspects of our lives―social, cultural, political, religious and intellectual. It comprehensively analyses the importance of politics and culture to the functioning of the economy. Instead of presenting a traditional analysis of the capitalist system, this edition explores the relationship between economy and society. It examines the Marxist approach to the evolution of human civilizations in terms of thesis, anti-thesis and synthesis.

Key Features:


• Topical coverage as per the UGC syllabus of Political Economy I and II

• Provides a holistic understanding of each topic, covering information on major works on each theme 
 
• A student-friendly approach for a difficult subject in lucid language

• Each chapter aided by insightful pedagogical features such as learning outcomes, key terms and points for classroom discussion

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À propos de l'auteur

R R Suresh retired as Reader from the Department of Economics, Ramjas College, Delhi University. He has taught Economics for four decades. He began his career in teaching in 1962.

His main focus areas were National Income Accounting and Comparative Economic Systems. He was active in syllabus revision committees of the Department of Economics, Delhi University, and in committees on Public Finance, National Income Accounting and Comparative Economic Systems.

Apart from his activities on academic fronts, Dr Suresh was also the President of Ramjas College Staff Association for ten years and a member of the executive committee of Delhi University Teachers Association. He was an elected Delhi University teacher’s representative on the University’s highest decision-making body, the Executive Council.

He has written two books, Public Sector Banking and Economics for Class 12.

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