We Can Do Better: Ideas for Changing Society

di David Camfield (Autore)

Fernwood Publishing Co Ltd, 2017

The view that capitalism is an inherently flawed, exploitative, crisis-prone, oppressive system is not new. But neoliberal capitalism’s flaws are increasingly dangerous in Western countries and globally as corporations exert growing influence on governments, as the endless pursuit of profits pushes our climate to the breaking point and as far-right politics dominate the media. Solutions are needed. Fast. In We Can Do Better, David Camfield lays out a theoretical basis for political and social change that fuses critical Marxism with insights from anti-racist queer feminism. This reconstructed historical materialism treats capitalism and class as inextricably interwoven with gender, race and sexuality. After discussing today’s most influential social theories, Camfield uses this theory to analyze a range of issues that face our world today, including climate change, growing social insecurity and the persistence of sexism and racism. Camfield argues that the key to achieving change for the better is social struggle, and he offers ideas about moving from social theory to social action.

• Autore: David Camfield
• Editore: Fernwood Publishing Co Ltd
• Anno: 2017
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 168 p.
• Dimensioni: 23 x 15 mm
• Peso: 510 gr.
• EAN: 9781552669969

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