Consequences of Capitalism

An essential primer on capitalism, politics and how the world works, based on the hugely popular undergraduate lecture series 'What is Politics?'


Is there an alternative to capitalism? In this landmark text Chomsky and Waterstone chart a critical map for a more just and sustainable society.

'Covid-19 has revealed glaring failures and monstrous brutalities in the current capitalist system. It represents both a crisis and an opportunity. Everything depends on the actions that people take into their own hands.'

How does politics shape our world, our lives and our perceptions? How much of 'common sense' is actually driven by the ruling classes' needs and interests? And how are we to challenge the capitalist structures that now threaten all life on the planet?

Consequences of Capitalism exposes the deep, often unseen connections between neoliberal 'common sense' and structural power. In making these linkages, we see how the current hegemony keeps social justice movements divided and marginalized. And, most importantly, we see how we can fight to overcome these divisions.

Un manual esential despre capitalism, politica si modul in care functioneaza lumea, bazat pe seria de prelegeri extrem de populare de licenta ,,Ce este politica?" Exista o alternativa la capitalism? In acest text de referinta, Chomsky si Waterstone traseaza o harta critica pentru o societate mai dreapta si mai durabila. "Covid-19 a dezvaluit esecuri evidente si brutalitati monstruoase in actualul sistem capitalist.