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Rosa Luxemburg\'s accumulation theory and SPD : from \Social Reform or Revolution\ to \Socialism or Barbarism\ (1898-1913)

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Author(s):
Rosa Rosa de Souza Rosa Gomes
Total Authors: 1
Document type: Master's Dissertation
Press: São Paulo.
Institution: Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Faculdade de Filosofia, Letras e Ciências Humanas (FFLCH/SBD)
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Examining board members:
Lincoln Ferreira Secco; Michael Löwy; Gabriel Ferreira Zacarias
Advisor: Lincoln Ferreira Secco
Abstract

This dissertation intends to explain Rosa Luxemburg\'s accumulation theory in its historical context, showing ideas and discussions wherein this theory was developed through the years. The established period, 1898 to 1913, corresponds to the Luxemburg\'s path in the German social-democracy during years before she wrote the book Accumulation of Capital, starting from the classic debate with Bernstein about reform or revolution and ending with tactical differences in the 1910s. It is clear that many of the outlines in her book were developed in the party discussions mostly on taxes and army. Therefore, German History during those years is quickly presented here elucidating that protectionism and militarism were central subjects to all political forces at the time. The SPD structural development is also presented, the organization growth and its changes, showing the relationship between these changes and some events, specially the Russian revolution in 1905 and the Hottentots elections in 1907. The SPD debates\' explanation proves the meaning of some events to the organization and how those discussions are present at Luxemburg\'s book, what is also clear in the critics she received at the time. I aim to prove Luxemburg as an political economist underlining the great importance of her economic work. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 13/18952-8 - The Rosa Luxemburg's collapse theory and the debate on the revolution in the German social democracy (1898-1914)
Grantee:Rosa Rosa de Souza Rosa Gomes
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master