Transcending Capitalism

"Transcending Capitalism" by Howard Brick explores the evolution of American social theory, illustrating why mid-century theorists viewed society as moving beyond capitalism toward a postcapitalist or technological framework. Brick argues against the notion that American thought succumbed to a conservative consensus after the 1940s, highlighting the persistence of reform ideology and its influence on the dissenting movements of the 1960s. By tracing the history of these ideas and their roots in social liberalism, the audiobook offers insights into contemporary possibilities for revitalizing critical thought about the future beyond capitalism.