Economic Cycles and Social Movements: Past, Present and Future

Economic Cycles and Social Movements: Past, Present, and Future explores the complex relationship between social challenges and economic crises in the Modern World System, offering diverse perspectives and interdisciplinary approaches to understanding these interactions. The book breaks new ground by examining the capitalist world economy and the reactions of social and political movements to economic constraints, providing novel insights and empirical data.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 05 October 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Economic Cycles and Social Movements: Past, Present, and Future explores the intricate interplay between social challenges and economic crises within the Modern World System. This comprehensive volume, comprising a blend of quantitative, qualitative, and theoretical contributions and insights, presents a valuable platform for reflecting upon the ongoing conceptual and empirical complexities when addressing the intricate interconnections of various economic cycles and social movements. By engaging a diverse range of ideas and theoretical perspectives from diverse disciplines, countries, and perspectives, this study pioneers new ground and offers novel insights into the functioning of the capitalist world economy and the responses of social and political movements to these constraints.

The chapters in this volume adopt innovative interdisciplinary approaches to examine business cycles, economic changes, and social and political movements. They offer fresh interpretations, while also delving into the complexities of long-term socioeconomic cycles, presenting epistemological challenges and presenting a wealth of empirical data to enhance our understanding of these intricate interactions.

Weight: 322g
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367528263