Industrialization Theory—A Systematic Study of Marx's Industrialization Theory

Author: Gong Weiping
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Publish Date: 2001-04-01
Features: The major flaw in traditional industrialization research is its complete neglect of Marx's industrialization theory, thus confining the study to a narrow field of industrial development. It treats the concept of industrialization merely as an issue of industrial growth or as an economic development strategy for developing countries to catch up with advanced industrial nations, without recognizing industrialization as a historically significant stage with universal implications in the development of human society. The first part of this book begins with the debate over the definition of industrialization, gradually unfolding theoretical reflections that return to the roots and open up new perspectives. Through a comparison and critique of modern industrialization theories, it establishes Marx's doctrine as the theoretical foundation for industrialization research. The second part comprehensively analyzes Marx's industrialization thought and, in conjunction with the development of the contemporary world economy and technology, reveals the rich and diverse intrinsic characteristics of the concept of industrialization. By systematically exploring Marx's industrialization theory, this book aims to break through the limitations of traditional industrialization research. Against the backdrop of the grand historical context of human societal development, it constructs a new framework for a general theory of industrialization and opens up new horizons for the study of industrialization theory.