ABSTRACT

This book is an exploration into the uncharted territory of social reality. It explores social relations and politics, presenting a critique of contemporary socioeconomic systems and discussions on the Marxist Doctrine of Transition. The book is intended to meet Robert Heilbroner's request.

part One|105 pages

A Critique of Contemporary Socioeconomic Systems

chapter 1|16 pages

Capitalism

chapter 2|36 pages

Etatism

chapter 4|22 pages

Alienation and Reification

part Two|126 pages

Searching for an Alternative

chapter 6|36 pages

Comparative Organization and Efficiency

chapter 7|23 pages

The Desirability of Socialism

part Three|134 pages

The Design of Self-governing Socialism

chapter 8|28 pages

Equality of Producers

chapter 9|20 pages

Equality of Producers

chapter 11|21 pages

Equality of Citizens: Socialist Democracy

chapter 12|20 pages

Planning cum Market

chapter 13|19 pages

Macroeconomic Organization

part Four|126 pages

The Period of Transition

chapter 14|44 pages

Historical Scenario

chapter 15|14 pages

Searching for a Strategy of Transition

chapter 17|10 pages

Paths of Transition: Etatist Countries

part |19 pages

A Postscript

chapter 19|17 pages

Socialism and Beyond