Marxism and Economic Theory
Human relationships have always been dynamic. Change and adaptability have gone hand in hand with the passage of time for human society. Systems have been developed to regulate, direct and control the resources of this society. The systems are referred to as governments and the resources as the populace or inhabitants and forces of production. A government must be dynamic in its nature reflecting the change in society. At times these systems have resisted the necessity to adapt with its components (Society) creating a deficit between the system and those it regulates. As the deficits develop, they cause instability, and could lead to revolution.1 Theories have been developed to explain the systemic phenomenon called revolution. This paper will discuss three modern theories and apply them to the English revolution of 1640. The first theory, developed by Carl Marx (Marxism), will address the economic evolution in English society. This theory will emphasize and explain how the shift from a feudal/mercantile system to capitalism affected English society. The second, called the Resource Mobilization Theory (RMT) developed by Charles Tilly, will explain how the English organizations (the Crown and the Parliament) effectively o
Marxism addressed the changes the English economy made creating capitalist markets and free trade. A form of Proteeztism referred to as Puritanism was the main belief system of the gentry. First, the English monarchy needed money to support its army which insures social compliance. The evolution of the English economic system during the 16th and 17th centuries points to a shift from feudalism to capitalism. Though revolution never took place in England during this period, it allowed Marx to study industrialization, urbanization and imperialism. The second characteristic, is the commitment of a significant amount of the population to each organization. This shift is exemplified by the enclosures. The two aspects of RMT are government and those who contend with the government for power. Resource Mobilization Theory argued in more specific terms, defining that the organization which controls the resources has the power.
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