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Confronting Capitalism

How the World Works and How to Change It
Series: Jacobin
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Confronting Capitalism by Vivek Chibber offers a critical examination of the contemporary capitalist system, exploring its economic, social, and political dimensions. Chibber provides an in-depth analysis of capitalism's inherent challenges and the mechanisms it uses to maintain global dominance. The book delves into potential strategies for resistance and reform, discussing the possibility of creating a more equitable society.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in understanding the critique of capitalism and exploring the ways in which it shapes global society. This work provides an insightful analysis of prevailing economic structures and is ideal for readers interested in political economy and social theory.

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Socialist political education made simple

Socialist political education made simple

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Why is our society so unequal? Why, despite their small numbers, do the rich dominate policy and politics even in democratic countries? Why is it often difficult for working people to organise around common interests? How do we begin building a more equal and democratic society? These are the questions that are answered in Confronting Capitalism.

Even though political organising can be very hard, political education does not have to be. This will be the book that a generation of socialists turn to for strategy and understanding. Combining elements of Marxism and modern social science with clear language, Chibber is able to outline the core dynamics of our economy and politics.

This book provides an indispensable map of how our world works and a proposal for how socialists might overcome the odds and build a democratic and egalitarian future.

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Confronting Capitalism by Vivek Chibber receives praise for its clarity and depth in exploring the dynamics and politics of capitalism. Reviewers commend it for illuminating current social and economic predicaments, emphasising the necessity of confronting capital to fight injustice. The book is noted for its accessible explanation of capitalism's structures and its call for a revived labour movement focused on solidarity and the common good.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781839762703

Publisher: Verso Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Verso Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 141g

Pages: 176

About the Author

Vivek Chibber is a Professor of Sociology at New York University and an editor of Catalyst. He is the author of Postcolonial Theory and the Specter of Capital and Locked in Place, which won the Barrington Moore, Jr. Prize. He has contributed to, among others, the Socialist Register, American Journal of Sociology, Boston Review and New Left Review.

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