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Revolutions in Reverse: Essays on Politics, Violence, Art, and Imagination

Today's capitalist systems appear to be coming apart - but what is the alternative? In a generation or so, capitalism may no longer exist as it's impossible to maintain perpetual growth on a finite planet. David Graeber explores political strategy, global trade, violence, alienation and creativity looking for a new common sense.

Audience
adult
Length
short · 135 pages

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