The Sickness is the System: When Capitalism Fails to Save Us from Pandemics or Itself
By Richard D. Wolff
Edited by Liz Phillips and Maria Carnemolla
Read by Rick Adamson
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| Runtime: | 8.18 Hours |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Political Science |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
The coronavirus pandemic, the deepening economic crash, dangerously divisive political responses, and exploding social tensions have thrown an already declining American capitalist system into a tailspin. The consequences of these mounting and intertwined crises will shape our future. In this unique collection of over fifty essays, The Sickness is the System: When Capitalism Fails to Save Us from Pandemics or Itself, Richard D. Wolff argues clearly that "returning to normal" no longer responds adequately to the accumulated problems of US capitalism. What is necessary, instead, is transition toward a new economic system that works for all of us.Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“A blueprint for how we got here, and a plan for how we will rescue ourselves.” —Chris Hedges, New York Times bestselling author
“A magnificent source of hope and insight.” —Yanis Varoufakis, politician and former Greek minister of finance
“Wolff clearly explains the ways that capitalism exacerbates unemployment, inequality, racism, and patriarchy and threatens the health and safety of workers and communities—i.e., most of us.” —Jessica Gordon Nembhard, PhD, American political economist
“As Americans suffer the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, you will find here a wealth of insight, statistics, and other ammunition that we all need in the fight for a more just society.” —Adam Hochschild, New York Times bestselling author
Author
Author Bio: Richard D. Wolff
Richard D. Wolff is professor of economics emeritus at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and a visiting professor at the New School University in New York. His recent work has concentrated on analyzing the causes and alternative solutions to the global economic crisis. His groundbreaking book Democracy at Work: A Cure for Capitalism inspired the creation of Democracy at Work, a nonprofit organization dedicated to showing how and why to make democratic workplaces real.
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| Available Formats : | Retail CD, MP3 CD |
| Category: | Nonfiction/Political Science |
| Runtime: | 8.18 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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