Changes in economic base lead to broader transformation of society

Transformation = society as a whole in terms of changes in our legal, political, cultural institutions. Economic relations determine the content and the conduct of domestic and international politics.

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Themes & Theories in International Relations
5. Capitalism. energy, exploitation
A. Marx and Lenin
B. Dialectical materialism
Changes in economic base lead to broader transformation of society
Capitalism motivated by exploitation of labour to generate profit
Dialectical materialism = politics & change based on means-relations
Explanation = via critical historial analysis of capitalism
Key dynamic: tension between means of & relations of production
Means + relations of production = economic base of society.
Societies change as the means of production change
Superstructure = society (underpinned by economic base)
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