Social Transformations and Revolutions
Problems of social transformations and revolutions belong to the classical agenda of social inquiry, as well as to the most prominent challenges encountered by contemporary societies. The twenty-fifth anniversary of the Soviet collapse of socialism prompts a timely reflection on the significant transformations and revolutions which took place since then. The book analyses the transformation of Europe and the United States, and the extent to which their military actions in the wake of 9/11 have had a major transformative global impact. It also examines how the economic crisis that began in 2007/8 caused a series of breakdowns and provoked demands for democratic and social transformations, so far unfulfilled. The volume also surveys major transformations linked to the rise of China, India and Brazil, and the framework of global capitalism, including multiple economic, political, ecological and civilizational transformations. It contains reflections on the theoretical debates on revolutions and transformations as well.