The Economics of Feasible Socialism RevisitedCharacteristically readable, controversial and full of insights, Alec Nove's new book is essential reading for anyone concerned with evaluating the relevance of Marxism to contemporary social and economic problems. |
Contents
| 1 | |
Part 1 The Legacy of Marx | 11 |
Part 2 Socialism and the Sovient Experience | 67 |
Part 3 Reform Models and Experiences | 115 |
Part 4 Transition | 148 |
Part 5 Feasible Socialism? | 189 |
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