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The Sickness Is the System: When Capitalism Fails to Save Us from Pandemics or Itself

Richard D. Wolff

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The Sickness Is the System: When Capitalism Fails to Save Us from Pandemics or Itself
The Sickness Is the System: When Capitalism Fails to Save Us from Pandemics or Itself

Capitalism critiqued amidst pandemics and social unrest.

If the recent world events have left you feeling uneasy about the state of our economic system, Richard D. Wolff’s "The Sickness is the System" could offer you a new perspective. It's thoughtful and provocative—a perfect read for anyone interested in understanding the root causes of economic and social issues, and exploring the possibility of alternative systems. Wolff's essays serve as a wake-up call, urging a collective rethink of what 'normal' means in today's world.

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.
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ISBN: 9781735601304
Author: Richard D. Wolff
Publisher: Democracy at Work
Date of Publication: 2020-08-26
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Creative Nonfiction, Sociology, History, Economics, Politics, Science, Philosophy
Related Topics: Essays, History, Economics, Politics, Political Science, Society
Goodreads rating: 3.92
(rated by 147 readers)

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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 50 essays, 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.
 

Capitalism critiqued amidst pandemics and social unrest.

If the recent world events have left you feeling uneasy about the state of our economic system, Richard D. Wolff’s "The Sickness is the System" could offer you a new perspective. It's thoughtful and provocative—a perfect read for anyone interested in understanding the root causes of economic and social issues, and exploring the possibility of alternative systems. Wolff's essays serve as a wake-up call, urging a collective rethink of what 'normal' means in today's world.

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.

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