National Bourgeoisie and Internal Bourgeoisie: Elements for an Analysis of the Current Phase of Imperialism

Authors

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/ls.v23i42.47447

Keywords:

imperialism, state, national bourgeoisie, internal bourgeoisie, national questions, Poulantzas.

Abstract

In this article, I discuss Nicos Poulantzas’ contributions to the development of the theory of imperialism, especially with regard to: 1) the political and ideological determinations of this new stage of capitalism; 2) the phases of imperialism; 3) the relationships between imperialism and national questions. Taking into consideration those contributions, I analyze the concept of internal bourgeoisie. Finally, based on a preliminary comparison of the Chinese and Brazilian processes, I present some theoretical and historical hypotheses on the national bourgeoisie.

Author Biography

Lúcio Flávio Rodrigues de Almeida, PUC-SP

Livre-docente em Ciência Política. Professor do Departamento de Política e do Programa de Estudos Pós-Graduados em Ciências Sociais da PUC-SP, São Paulo-SP, Brasil. Editor da revista Lutas Sociais; autor de Ideologia Nacional e Nacionalismo, São Paulo: EDUC, 2014.

Published

2019-06-30

How to Cite

de Almeida, L. F. R. (2019). National Bourgeoisie and Internal Bourgeoisie: Elements for an Analysis of the Current Phase of Imperialism. Lutas Sociais, 23(42), 204–219. https://doi.org/10.23925/ls.v23i42.47447