A Japanese Approach to Stages of Capitalist Development

by Robert Albritton

Overview

This book uses the levels of analysis approach first developed by Japanese political economist Kozo Uno to theorize stages of capitalist development. Stage theory is understood as a mid-range theory informed both by the theory of a purely capitalist society and by historical analysis. The four stages of mercantilism, liberalism, imperialism, and consumerism are theorized according to an abstract type of capital accumulation, which is understood broadly to include mutually supporting economic, ideological, legal, and political practices.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780333560303
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	11/25/1991
Edition description:	1991
Pages:	325
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements - Introduction - The Theory of a Purely Capitalist Society - Stage Theory - Historical Analysis as a Level of Political Economy - The Stage of Mercantilism - The Stage of Liberalism - The Stage of Imperialism - The Stage of Consumerism - Stage Theoretic Trends - Conclusions - Bibliography - Index

Editorial Reviews

Albritton (political science, York U., Canada) presents an original elaboration of Japanese political economist Kozo Uno's idea of the theory of stages of capitalist development. He uses both the theory of a purely capitalist society and historical analysis to inform stage theory, which is developed as a mediating mid-range theory. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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