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Time for Socialism
Dispatches from a World on Fire, 2016-2021
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A chronicle of recent events that have shaken the world, from the author of Capital in the Twenty-First Century
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A chronicle of recent events that have shaken the world, from the author of Capital in the Twenty-First Century
"What makes this manifesto noteworthy is that it comes from . . . an economist who gained his reputation as a researcher with vaguely left-of-centre sensibilities but was far from a radical. Yet the times are such . . . that even honest moderates are driven to radical remedies."
—Robert Kuttner, New York Times
As a correspondent for the French newspaper Le Monde, world-renowned economist Thomas Piketty has documented the rise and fall of Trump, the drama of Brexit, Emmanuel Macron’s ascendance to the French presidency, the unfolding of a global pandemic, and much else besides, always from the perspective of his fight for a more equitable world.
This collection brings together those articles and is prefaced by an extended introductory essay, in which Piketty argues that the time has come to support an inclusive and expansive conception of socialism as a counterweight against the hypercapitalism that defines our current economic ideology.
These essays offer a first draft of history from one of the world’s leading economists and public figures, detailing the struggle against inequalities and tax evasion, in favour of a federalist Europe and a globalisation more respectful of work and the environment.
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Time for Socialism by Thomas Piketty has been noted as a noteworthy manifesto stemming from a reputable economist who has shifted from moderate views to advocating radical changes due to contemporary circumstances. It's seen as influential, representing ideas resonating widely in Europe and the UK. The essays are described as lively, thought-provoking, and factually grounded, addressing significant modern issues like Trumpism, Brexit, and economic inequality. Additionally, some reviewers see Piketty's shift as indicative of the changing political and economic landscape, offering insights into the evolution of both his ideology and global economic conditions.
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ISBN: 9780300268126
Publisher: Yale University Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 11 October 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: Yale University Press
Illustration: 45 b-w illus.
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 127.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 360
About the Author
Thomas Piketty is director of studies at the École des hautes études en sciences sociales (EHESS) and professor at the Paris School of Economics. He is the author of Capital in the Twenty-First Century and Capital and Ideology.
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