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Open Varieties of Capitalism: Continuity, Change and Performances
Uwe Becker
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Description for Open Varieties of Capitalism: Continuity, Change and Performances
hardcover. Presenting capitalisms as open, system-like configurations, this book argues four ideal-typical varieties (liberal, statist, corporatist, meso-communitarian) and analyzes the socio-economic performances of advanced capitalisms. Num Pages: 232 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JFFS; JPF; JPS; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 425.
Presenting capitalisms as open, system-like configurations, this book argues four ideal-typical varieties (liberal, statist, corporatist, meso-communitarian) and analyzes the socio-economic performances of advanced capitalisms.
Presenting capitalisms as open, system-like configurations, this book argues four ideal-typical varieties (liberal, statist, corporatist, meso-communitarian) and analyzes the socio-economic performances of advanced capitalisms.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
Number of Pages
222
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780230201644
SKU
V9780230201644
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99-15
About Uwe Becker
UWE BECKER is Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Earlier publications include Employment Miracles (2005; ed. with H.Schwartz), Europese Democratieën (1999), Kapitalistische Dynamik und Politisches Kräftespiel (1986) as well as articles in relevant journals like Socio-Economic Review, New Political Economy and Journal of European Social Policy.
Reviews for Open Varieties of Capitalism: Continuity, Change and Performances
'In this book, Uwe Becker provides the last word on the varieties of capitalism in all their varieties. He combines reasoned critique with a highly innovative argument in which he conceives of capitalist political economies as open systems, and for which he identifies four ideal-types. A must-read for those interested in understanding capitalism in all its complexity.' - Vivien A. ... Read more