The “law” of uneven and combined development: Part 2. Scope and developments

Davidson, N. (2018) The “law” of uneven and combined development: Part 2. Scope and developments. East Central Europe, 45(2-3), pp. 301-335. (doi: 10.1163/18763308-04502011)

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Abstract

The article begins by reconstructing the theory of uneven and combined development from Trotsky’s own writings in relation to Russia. It then looks more closely at the notion of the “modern” which in Trotsky’s account combines with the “archaic” or “backward,” before arguing that role of modernity suggests that uneven and combined development has been a far more widespread process than solely in the Third World/Global South. Drawing attention first to the English exception, the article then surveys examples from both West and East before concluding with an assessment of the relative durability of both permanent revolution and uneven development in the twenty-first century.

Item Type:Articles
Keywords:Cultural Studies, sociology and political science, history
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Davidson, Mr Neil
Authors: Davidson, N.
College/School:College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences > Sociology Anthropology and Applied Social Sciences
Journal Name:East Central Europe
Publisher:Brill Academic Publishers
ISSN:0094-3037
ISSN (Online):1876-3308
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2018 Koninklijke Brill NV
First Published:First published in East Central Europe 45(2-3):301-335

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