ABSTRACT

Originally published in England in 1959, this book evolves a new theory of conflict in industrial society. By way of illustrating and testing this theory, the book provides detailed analyses of various social phenomena. The author carries out a full critique of Marx in the light of history and modern sociology and discusses the theories of class-conflict of James Burnham, Fritz Croner and Karl Renner.

part One|154 pages

The Marxian Doctrine in the Light of Historical Changes and Sociological Insights

part Two|164 pages

Toward a Sociological Theory of Conflict in Industrial Society