Capitalism: Success, Crisis and Reform (PLSC 270)
Professor Rae relates Marxist theories of monopoly capitalism to Schumpeter’s theory of creative destruction. Both Marx and Schumpeter agree that capitalism is a system that is “incapable of standing still,” and is always revising (or revolutionizing) itself. Professor Rae critiques Marxist determinism and other features of Marx’s theories. To highlight Schumpeterian creative destruction, Professor Rae uses examples from technological revolutions in energy production since water-powered mills. Marx’s labor theory of value is discussed. Professor Rae highlights aspects overlooked by Marx, including supply and demand for labor, labor quality, and the role of capital in economic growth. Professor Rae also notes problems with Marx’s predictions, including the prediction that the revolution will occur in the most advanced capitalist economies. Professor Rae also discusses Marx’s theory of the universal class, the end of exploitation, and the withering away of the state.
00:00 – Chapter 1: Introduction
06:30 – Chapter 2: Marxist Historicism
11:36 – Chapter 3: Monopoly Capitalism
27:31 – Chapter 4: Falling Rates of Profit
34:42 – Chapter 5: Immiseration of the Working Class in Late Capitalism
38:30 – Chapter 6: Inevitable Revolution in Advanced Capitalist Systems
42:06 – Chapter 7: Theory of the Universal Class
43:23 – Chapter 8: Withering Away of the State
Complete course materials are available at the Open Yale Courses website: https://open.yale.edu/courses
This course was recorded in Fall 2009.
Heavy duty clamping system for rail mount, bar clamp mounts, pipe mounts and other tube stock applications. This bar clamp mount is designed specifically to mount LED emitter light bars, halogen and HID off road lights and High Intensity Discharge vehicle mount lights to vehicles, heavy equipment, ATVs and boats.
Heavy duty clamping system that enables owners of vehicles, heavy equipment and boats to mount lights or other equipment to square or round tubes, bars, pipes or rails. The adjustable clamping system cinches to size around rails of different diameters and can handle payloads to 40+ pounds under extreme vibrThe mounting plate on this light mount bracket was designed to mount all types of indoor and outdoor lighting including our explosion proof lights for hazardous location light applications, LED light emitter bars and Infrared emitters.
The bar clamp mount is made from Delrin II (acetal copolymer) and is available in white and black. Delrin is designed to be an alternative to metal, and is strong, durable and cannot be damaged by water and UV rays. Thus Delrin is an ideal material for boating applications and is popular in the petrochemical space, due to its chemical and heat resistance. This rail or tube mount adjusts to fit bars, rails, racks, etc. with square or tubular dimensions ranging from 3/8 inch to 1.25 inches in diameter. There are 2 sets of interlocking brackets which are cinched around the square or round tube, using the imbedded pair of 1/4-20 stainless steel, socket head bolts.
A mounting plate attaches to the clamps, creating a mounting surface for just about anything. Existing mounting holes include the mounting pattern for the Magnalight LED emitter bars, LED spreader light bars, High Intensity Discharge (HID) equipment lights, HID boat lights and LED spotlight bars and all manner of off road and vehicle lights that are mounted with a simple stud (bolt) mount. Most auxiliary lighting on vehicles boats and heavy equipment is mounted with a 3/8 inch bolt at the base of the light. This mount can accommodate this mounting option.
atioA 3.8 inch hole in the center accommodates post mount lights (like the HID off road lights, 24 volt equipment lights, 12 volt flood lights, Vision-X HID lights and Duralux HID equipment lights and the Magnalight permanent mount lights).
The design of the bar clamp enables the operator to position it on horizontally or vertically situated poles, rails, etc. 2 sets of mounting holes offer the operator the ability to mount the mounting plate on the top or the side of the brackets. Thus this bracket system can be mounted on horizontal or vertical rails, bars or tubes. This was in response to customer’s demand for mounting solutions for vertical rails on pumping trucks, etc.
This clamping system is effective on heavy equipment, boats, ATVs, trucks, toy haulers, etc.
More on Delrin (acetal copolymer)
Acetal copolymers have an excellent balance of properties and processing characteristics.
Melt temperature of 450 °F with little effect on part strength
UV-resistant grades high tensile and flexural strength, fatigue resistance, and hardness.
Lubricity is excellent. Moisture absorption resistant.
Good electrical properties, combined with high mechanical strength and a UL electrical rating of 100 °C, qualify these materials for electrical applications requiring long-term stability.
Acetal copolymers have excellent resistance to chemicals and solvents. This makes them ideal for mounting explosion proof lights in tanks, vessels and paint booths.
Most organic reagents tested have no effect, nor do mineral oil, motor oil, or brake fluids. Resistance to strong alkalis is exceptionally good; specimens immersed in boiling 50% sodium hydroxide solution and other strong bases for many months show no property changes.
Strength of acetal copolymer is only slightly reduced after aging for one year in air at 240 °F. Impact strength holds constant for the first six months, and falls off about one-third during the next six-month period. Aging in air at 180 °F for two years has little or no effect on properties, and immersion for one year in 180 °F water leaves most properties virtually unchanged. Samples tested in boiling water retain nearly original tensile strength after nine months.
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