James Burnham
What’s inside
James Burnham’s ‘The Managerial Revolution’ argues that capitalism is evolving into managerial societies, where control lies with managers rather than capitalists.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding societal evolution from capitalism
- Insight into the power dynamics of modern economies
- Predictive analysis of future political structures
- Critique of Marxist theory and its limitations
Key Points
- The decline of capitalist societies
- Rise of the managerial class
- Characteristics of managerial societies
- The impact on the proletariat
- Predictions for future societal structures
- Critique of traditional Marxism
- Implications for democracy and governance
Who’s it For
- Students of political science
- Economists
- Business professionals
- Historians
- Sociology enthusiasts
About the author
James Burnham was a philosopher, political theorist, and a former Trotskyist who made significant contributions to political discourse.