A General Theory of Exploitation and Class
Cover of the first edition
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| Author | John Roemer |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Exploitation of labour |
| Published | 1982 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 298 |
| ISBN | 978-0674344402 |
A General Theory of Exploitation and Class is a 1982 book by economist and political scientist John Roemer.
Summary
Roemer reconstructs theories of exploitation and class.[1] Roemer employs rational choice and game theory in order to demonstrate how exploitation and class relations may arise in the development of a market for labour.
Reception
According to political theorist Terrell Carver, A General Theory of Exploitation and Class is the classic reconstruction of theories of exploitation and class within Analytical Marxism.[1] Philosopher Jonathan Wolff writes that it forms part of a body of work on exploitation that has been highly influential.[2]
References
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Carver 1995. p. 214.
- ↑ Wolff 1991. p. 155.
Bibliography
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