Manipulating Needs: Capitalism and Culture

By Conrad Lodziak

The author of this book postulates that, although ideology does have its place, socialism in the advanced capitalist societies is dependent on the development of a culture of opposition that provides resources for meeting identity needs. By drawing on the works of Marcuse, Seve, Gorz and Habermas, Lebziak offers an accessible and powerful rendition of the manipulation of needs thesis - the major rival to the dominant ideological thesis.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0745308546
• ISBN13: 9780745308548
• Release Date: April 1995
• Publisher: Pluto Press (UK)
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 5.40 lbs.