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