Description
Book SynopsisCapitalism is the only complex system known to us that can provide an efficient and innovative economy, but the financial crisis has brought out the pernicious side of capitalism and shown that it remains dependent on the state to rescue it from its own deficiencies.
Trade Review"Crouch has offered another powerful contribution to the debate about the choices that we face."
LSE Review of Books
''A new book explains why attempts by western countries to 'ring fence' themselves against immigration are failing''
John Moore, Morning Star
"A lively argument, sometimes sour, sometimes hopeful, but always backed up by telling facts on the future of capitalist society."
Richard Sennett, London School of Economics
"Faced by a dominant neo-liberal ideology and stripped of a historic agent, social democracy needs to transform itself. Colin Crouch is unique in his ability to dissect the dilemmas and suggest positive strategies. Making Capitalism Fit For Society is the best book so far for anyone wanting to start the journey of renewal."
Neal Lawson, Chair of Compass
"A very good book with many thoughts for a more social policy in Europe"
CLRTable of ContentsPreface vi
Acknowledgements xi
1 From a Defensive to an Assertive Social Democracy 1
2 We Are All (Partly) Neoliberals Now 23
3 Marketization and Market Inadequacies 49
4 Capitalism and the Welfare State 63
5 The Welfare State of Assertive Social Democracy 91
6 Confronting Threats and Enemies 113
7 Social Democracy as the Highest Form of Liberalism 134
8 What About the Party? 163
9 A Feasible Prospectus? 175
Index 193
