Radovan Richta’s legacy is also inspiring for economists
Radovan Richta’s legacy is also inspiring for economists
Author(s): Zuzana DžbánkováSubject(s): History, Economy, Book-Review
Published by: Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze
Keywords: Radovan Richta; Civilization at the Crossroads; post-industrial socialism; scientific-technological revolution; political economy; sociology; book review;
Summary/Abstract: On the 100th anniversary of Radovan Richta's birth, Pavel Sirůček's extensive monograph, "New Reading of Radovan Richta," examines Richta's life and work. The review discusses the monograph's detailed exploration of Richta's contributions, including his theories on technical evolution and his vision of post-industrial socialism, presented in his influential book "Civilization at the Crossroads." The review highlights the monograph's complexity and challenges accessibility for a broader audience. It also notes the author's critical engagement with Richta's work, considering its relevance to 21st-century challenges and avoiding uncritical hagiography. The review concludes by emphasizing the significance of Richta's legacy for economists due to the political-economic dimension of his work.
Journal: Politická ekonomie
- Issue Year: 73/2025
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 152-156
- Page Count: 5
- Language: English
