Solving Crises in Capitalism and Democracy

Jerald Hage is Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the University of Maryland, College Park, USA. He has written 20 books and a number of important papers. He is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and of the American Sociological Research Association. A former president of the Society for the Advancement of Socio-Economics, he has had visiting professorships in a number of countries.Wilbur C. Hadden is Research Scientist at the Center for Innovation, Department of Sociology, University of Maryland at College Park, USA. His research has documented social inequalities and social determinants of health. He has international experience working in Thailand, Pakistan, and China.

• Introduction: The Extent of the Crisis in Democratic Capitalism and a Solution1. A Case Study of A SCION that Reduced Social Inequality in Health2. The Evolution of Knowledge Growth and Social Fragmentation3. Market and State Coordination Failures in Providing Increased Radical Innovation, More Diverse Skill Formation, Customized Social Support, and a Balance Between Order and Freedom in Communites4. A New Coordination Mode, SCIONs, in Four Arenas: Radical Innovation, Diverse Skill-set Formation, Customization of Welfare Services, and A Balance Between Order and Freedom in Communities5. The Practicality of SCIONs; Their Potential and the Problem of Opposition: Global Firms, Elites, and Neoliberal IdeologyConclusion: Advancing a New Social Science Paradigm, An Integrated Paradigm for Sociology, and Looking at Society’s Future

"Solving Crises in Capitalism and Democracy is interesting and innovative, offering a unique theoretical argument that combines organizational issues and large scale political and economic problems the world is dealing with in a brilliant way. The book is thought provoking, offering a new and needed perspective on inter-organization networks and innovation. It will be an important resource for students and instructors in the social and political sciences!"Amalya L. Oliver, Professor of Sociology, Hebrew University of Jerusalem"This book is helpful for current debates in showing links between the economy and rise of right-wing populism. Its analytical approach detaches the conversation about solutions from individual level to organizational level in an insightful way. It addresses the most important challenges faced by society today and encourages new thinking about finding solutions that is helpful."Jackie Smith, Professor of Sociology, University of Pittsburgh