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Four alternative futures of post-capitalist world.

A must-read for those interested in post-capitalist scenarios. Frase's blending of social science and speculative fiction offers a unique insight into what our world could be. His analysis of the four potential futures of communism, rentism, socialism and exterminism is fascinating and thought-provoking. This book is perfect for anyone looking to broaden their understanding of the potential outcomes of our current socioeconomic system.

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ISBN: 9781781688137
Authors: Peter Frase
Publisher: Verso
Date of Publication: 2016-10-11
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.78
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An exhilarating exploration into the utopias and dystopias that could develop from present societyPeter Frase argues that increasing automation and a growing scarcity of resources, thanks to climate change, will bring it all tumbling down. In Four Futures, Frase imagines how this post-capitalist world might look, deploying the tools of both social science and speculative fiction to explore what communism, rentism, socialism and exterminism might actually entail.Could the current rise of real-life robocops usher in a world that resembles Ender’s Game? And sure, communism will bring an end to material scarcities and inequalities of wealth—but there’s no guarantee that social hierarchies, governed by an economy of “likes,” wouldn’t rise to take their place. A whirlwind tour through science fiction, social theory and the new technologies already shaping our lives, Four Futures is a balance sheet of the socialisms we may reach if a resurgent Left is successful, and the barbarisms we may be consigned to if those movements fail.
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Four alternative futures of post-capitalist world.

A must-read for those interested in post-capitalist scenarios. Frase's blending of social science and speculative fiction offers a unique insight into what our world could be. His analysis of the four potential futures of communism, rentism, socialism and exterminism is fascinating and thought-provoking. This book is perfect for anyone looking to broaden their understanding of the potential outcomes of our current socioeconomic system.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.