Critical Political Theory and Radical Practice

Contemporary Applications

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Central to the thought of C.B. Macpherson (1911-1987) are his critique of the culture of ‘possessive individualism’ and his defence of liberal-democratic socialism. Current resurgence of interest in his works is in reaction to the rise of neoliberalism and efforts to find an alternative to societies dominated by capitalist markets. Macpherson’s basic theories are applied to a selection of 21st Century challenges:  neoliberalism, globalism, environmental crises, intellectual property, sexism, racism, and urban problems.