The Managerial Revolution

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What is Happening in the World

By James Burnham

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The Managerial Revolution by James Burnham explores the transformation of societies as economic power shifts from capitalists to managers. Burnham argues that a new class of managerial elites is rising, leading to significant changes in political and economic structures. The book examines the implications of this shift on democracy, economy, and global power dynamics, providing a thought-provoking analysis of mid-20th-century socio-political trends.
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You might enjoy this insightful book if you are intrigued by the dynamics of power and management in society, especially the shift from ownership-driven capitalism to a system steered by technical expertise and managerial elites. It offers a thought-provoking analysis of political and economic systems and how they might shape the future.

Written in 1941, Burnham's claim was that capitalism was dead, but that it was being replaced not by socialism, but a new economic system he called "managerialism"; rule by managers.

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'Burnham has real intellectual courage, and writes about real issues.' - George Orwell Burnham's claim was that capitalism was dead, but that it was being replaced not by socialism, but a new economic system he called "managerialism"; rule by managers. Written in 1941, this is the book that theorised how the world was moving into the hands of the 'managers'. Burnham explains how Capitalism had virtually lost its control, and would be displaced not by labour, nor by socialism, but by the rule of administartors in business and in government. This revolution, he posited, is as broad as the world and as comprehensive as human society, asking "Why is 'totalitarianism' not the issue?" "Can civilization be destroyed?" And "Why is the New Deal something bigger than Roosevelt can handle?" In a volume extraordinary for its dispassionate handling of those and other fundamental questions, James Burnham explores fully the implications of the managerial revolution.

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ISBN: 9781839013188

Publisher: Lume Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 March 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Lume Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 299g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

James Burnham was an American philosopher and political theorist. He chaired the philosophy department at New York University; His first book was An Introduction to Philosophical Analysis (1931). Burnham became a prominent Trotskyist activist in the 1930s. He rejected Marxism and became an even more influential theorist of the right as a leader of the American conservative movement. His book The Managerial Revolution, published in 1941, speculated on the future of capitalism.