John Asimakopoulos
Biographic Data
| ID | 389801 |
|---|---|
| NAME | John Asimakopoulos |
| GIVEN NAMES | John |
| FAMILY NAME | Asimakopoulos |
| SIGNATURE | ASIMAKOPOULOS J |
| AFFILIATIONS | City University of New York |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1118-1700 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 6 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 7 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2007 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
No such thing as Capitalism or Socialism
Using the analytical tools of social science and statistical data while historicizing, I document that all societies in every epoch have been and continue to be caste systems legitimized by various ideologies. There is no such thing as capitalism (or socialism)—only a caste system hidden behind capitalist ideology. KEYWORDS: Stratification, Class, Caste, Capitalism, Political Theory, Inequality, History, Income, Wealth, Distribution, Statitics, D…
Postmodernism
Symbolic interactionism has not stalled with the works of major figures such as Goffman. Rather, there is a continuity from symbolic interactionism to post-structuralism / postmodern theory and sociological conflict theory. The paper shows that there has always been an overlap between micro and macro theory, often by intellectuals considered early founders of theoretical approaches at both levels. Furthermore, this evolution demonstrates the viab…
The Ragged Edge of Anarchy
The paper argues anarchism is synonymous with direct democracy and explores ways of implementing such a system in practical terms without the destruction of the existing system. Many utopians either envision a slow evolutionary transformation of society or an abrupt revolutionary break with existing systems. I argue that both can be achieved simultaneously by selecting personnel for positions of authority in political and economic institutions vi…
A radical proposal for direct democracy in large societies
It is argued direct democracy is attainable but only in ways that connect to the experiences of daily life. By modifying existing institutions of governance it is pragmatically possible to achieve a society resembling distant utopias. One proposal is based on the argument that all electoral systems are inherently fraudulent under any regime. Rather, direct democracy alone can provide substantive equality. Therefore it is suggested legislative and…
Social Structures of Direct Democracy
Neoliberalism has pushed capitalism to its limits, hollowing out global economies and lives in the process, while people have no voice. John Asimakopoulos addresses the problem with a theory to practice model that reconciles Marxism, with its diverse radical currents, and democratic theory. Social Structures of Direct Democracy develops a political economy of structural equality in large-scale society making strong empirical arguments for radical…
Globally Segmented Labor Markets
A world social structure of accumulation (SSA) is forming based on global segmentation of labor, financialization, and a neoliberal trade regime. Unlike its Fordist era counterpart, this SSA lacks a corresponding regime for consumption because it has outsourced production to low-wage authoritarian regions. This is resulting in inadequate purchasing power within developed nations for whom global production is intended, raising the potential of glo…
Societal Education, Direct Action, and Working-Class Gains
Using an anarchist theoretical framework, it is argued that the working class would obtain greater gains through militant direct action modeled on the labor movement of the past. The history of the 8-hour workday is reviewed as a case study showing that it was won because of radical leaders who challenged existing legal institutional frameworks through societal education, militant ideology, direct action, and violent resistance against state atta…
Globally Segmented Labor Markets
A world social structure of accumulation (SSA) is forming based on global segmentation of labor, financialization, and a neoliberal trade regime. Unlike its Fordist era counterpart, this SSA lacks a corresponding regime for consumption because it has outsourced production to low-wage authoritarian regions. This is resulting in inadequate purchasing power within developed nations for whom global production is intended, raising the potential of glo…
Societal Education, Direct Action, and Working-Class Gains
Using an anarchist theoretical framework, it is argued that the working class would obtain greater gains through militant direct action modeled on the labor movement of the past. The history of the 8-hour workday is reviewed as a case study showing that it was won because of radical leaders who challenged existing legal institutional frameworks through societal education, militant ideology, direct action, and violent resistance against state atta…
Societal Education, Direct Action, and Working-Class Gains
Using an anarchist theoretical framework, it is argued that the working class would obtain greater gains through militant direct action modeled on the labor movement of the past. The history of the 8-hour workday is reviewed as a case study showing that it was won because of radical leaders who challenged existing legal institutional frameworks through societal education, militant ideology, direct action, and violent resistance against state atta…
Globally Segmented Labor Markets
A world social structure of accumulation (SSA) is forming based on global segmentation of labor, financialization, and a neoliberal trade regime. Unlike its Fordist era counterpart, this SSA lacks a corresponding regime for consumption because it has outsourced production to low-wage authoritarian regions. This is resulting in inadequate purchasing power within developed nations for whom global production is intended, raising the potential of glo…
Social Structures of Direct Democracy
Neoliberalism has pushed capitalism to its limits, hollowing out global economies and lives in the process, while people have no voice. John Asimakopoulos addresses the problem with a theory to practice model that reconciles Marxism, with its diverse radical currents, and democratic theory. Social Structures of Direct Democracy develops a political economy of structural equality in large-scale society making strong empirical arguments for radical…
A radical proposal for direct democracy in large societies
It is argued direct democracy is attainable but only in ways that connect to the experiences of daily life. By modifying existing institutions of governance it is pragmatically possible to achieve a society resembling distant utopias. One proposal is based on the argument that all electoral systems are inherently fraudulent under any regime. Rather, direct democracy alone can provide substantive equality. Therefore it is suggested legislative and…
The Ragged Edge of Anarchy
The paper argues anarchism is synonymous with direct democracy and explores ways of implementing such a system in practical terms without the destruction of the existing system. Many utopians either envision a slow evolutionary transformation of society or an abrupt revolutionary break with existing systems. I argue that both can be achieved simultaneously by selecting personnel for positions of authority in political and economic institutions vi…
Postmodernism
Symbolic interactionism has not stalled with the works of major figures such as Goffman. Rather, there is a continuity from symbolic interactionism to post-structuralism / postmodern theory and sociological conflict theory. The paper shows that there has always been an overlap between micro and macro theory, often by intellectuals considered early founders of theoretical approaches at both levels. Furthermore, this evolution demonstrates the viab…
No such thing as Capitalism or Socialism
Using the analytical tools of social science and statistical data while historicizing, I document that all societies in every epoch have been and continue to be caste systems legitimized by various ideologies. There is no such thing as capitalism (or socialism)—only a caste system hidden behind capitalist ideology. KEYWORDS: Stratification, Class, Caste, Capitalism, Political Theory, Inequality, History, Income, Wealth, Distribution, Statitics, D…
Political science (7 works) · Law (6 works) · Political economy (6 works) · Politics (6 works) · Economics (5 works) · Political Economy and Marxism (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Democracy (4 works) · Capitalism (3 works) · Computer Science (2 works)