The Aronowitz Reader
The collection features thirteen influential essays that showcase Stanley Aronowitz's key theoretical insights. It explores his perspectives on education, labor, and social justice, reflecting his commitment to critical thought and activism. This reader serves as an essential resource for understanding Aronowitz's impact on contemporary theory and his advocacy for transformative social change.
The decline of the American union movement--and how it can revive, by a leading analyst of labor
The decline of union membership in the U.S. has reached historic lows, prompting scholar Stanley Aronowitz to declare the traditional labor movement effectively dead. He traces this decline to mid-century organizing principles that have hindered progress. Through an in-depth examination of contemporary initiatives, strikes, and alliances, Aronowitz explores opportunities for revitalizing labor. He proposes a bold, inclusive vision for a new radical workers' movement, aiming to reinvigorate collective action and address the challenges facing today's workforce.
Leading radical analysts provide an in-depth examination of the contemporary financial crisis, exploring its causes, implications, and potential solutions. The book offers critical insights into economic structures and policies, analyzing how they contribute to systemic failures. Through a collaborative effort, the authors aim to challenge prevailing narratives and propose alternative frameworks for understanding and addressing the crisis, making it a vital resource for those seeking to grasp the complexities of today’s financial landscape.
The book presents a cautionary view on the impact of high technology on employment, predicting a significant loss of jobs that outweighs new opportunities. Originally published in 1994, it remains relevant in today's economic landscape, emphasizing the decline of traditional long-term jobs with benefits. The updated edition includes a new introduction by Stanley Aronowitz and William DiFazio, reinforcing its themes and insights on the precarious future of work in an increasingly automated world.
Work and Education in the New Global Technoculture
The book explores the impact of job insecurity and low wages on families, highlighting how career instability has expanded beyond blue-collar workers to include middle managers and executives. In response to the growing anxiety about employment in society, Aronowitz advocates for a new social contract that addresses these challenges and aims to create a more equitable relationship between employers and workers.
The book presents a critical examination of America's democratic crisis and the rise of authoritarianism, as articulated by social critic Stanley Aronowitz. Drawing from historical and political theory, he explores global political changes, particularly within the European left and Latin American movements. Aronowitz argues that the Democratic Party's centrism undermines its effectiveness and envisions a new left party that aligns with contemporary challenges like globalization and terrorism, aiming to restore public confidence in government.
Challenging the long-held belief that economic growth equates to job creation, Stanley Aronowitz offers a critical analysis of the American economy over the past thirty years. He argues that unemployment and underemployment have become permanent fixtures, driven by a historical trend of economic austerity benefiting the wealthy. By examining cultural and political narratives around economics, Aronowitz presents a concrete plan to ensure employment and living wages for all, making this work a vital resource for understanding and addressing current economic challenges.
The book offers a critical examination of the concept of Empire through the insights of contemporary international theorists and commentators. It delves into the complexities of power dynamics and global relations, providing a thought-provoking analysis that challenges conventional understandings of imperialism in today's context. With a focus on the implications of Empire, the discussions aim to illuminate the intricate interplay between politics, culture, and economics on the world stage.
Dismantling the Corporate University and Creating True Higher Learning
Americans can't get a good education for love or money, argues Stanley Aronowitz in this groundbreaking look at the structure and curriculum of higher education. Moving beyond the canon wars begun in Allan Bloom's The Closing of the American Mind, Aronowitz offers a vision for true higher learning that places a well-rounded education back at the center of the university's mission.