Contemporary Critiques of Political Economy: Mapping Alternative Planetary Futures

This book explores contemporary critiques of political economy and challenges to rethinking contemporary discourses and practices. It involves a multipronged dialogue between political economy, moral economy, moral sociology, moral anthropology, and spiritual ecology, discussing themes such as consciousness and society, Karl Marx and Carl Gustav Jung, moral and political economy of Indigenous peoples, and alternative traditions of thinking in Marx, Thoreau, Gandhi, J.C. Kumarappa, Rammanohar Lohia, B.R. Ambedkar, and Jayaprakash Narain. A unique transdisciplinary text, it is indispensable to students, research scholars, and teachers of humanities and social sciences.

Format: Hardback
Length: 262 pages
Publication date: 23 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into contemporary critiques of political economy, shedding light on the complexities and challenges involved in rethinking our contemporary discourses and practices. Through a multi-faceted and transformative dialogue, it brings together political economy, moral economy, moral sociology, moral anthropology, and spiritual ecology, fostering a rich exchange of ideas. The authors explore a wide range of themes, including the intricate relationship between consciousness and society, the profound dialogue between Karl Marx and Carl Gustav Jung, a critical sociological examination of morality and property relations, the moral and political economy of Indigenous peoples, and a critical appraisal of modern civilization. Additionally, the book examines economic evaluation, offers alternative perspectives from Marx, Thoreau, Gandhi, J.C. Kumarappa, Rammanohar Lohia, B.R. Ambedkar, and Jayaprakash Narain, and showcases a unique transdisciplinary approach. This invaluable resource is tailored to students, research scholars, and teachers in the fields of economics, sociology, philosophy, cultural studies, and development studies. It serves as a crucial reference point, enriching their understanding of the complex interplay between politics, economics, and society.

Weight: 689g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032271293