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Book SynopsisA battle now rages in the U.S. between crony capitalism and capitalism, with the future of liberal democracy at stake. This book argues that capitalism can—and should—prevail, but to do so lawmakers must change direction and address core areas of instability in people’s private lives that Karl Marx’s ideas expose.
Trade ReviewDworkin offers a compelling hook and an elucidating read into Marxist theory, one that is often misunderstood by the general public. . . .Dworkin’s strengths lie in his candid description of the political and economic landscape today, one based on an obsession with consumption, a senselessly divergent partisan system and false sense of democracy. * Journal of Politics & Society *
His [Dworkin's] book is original. * Dick and Sharon's LA Progressive *
In extensive, thoroughly documented analyses, Ronald Dworkin shows how well the young Marx understood modern alienation and isolation, its loneliness, service industries, love life, marital difficulties, and commodity fetishes. His striking parallels between Occupy Wall Street and the Tea Party, medieval and modern life, conservatives and progressives, laborers and knowledge workers, and religion and politics break down stereotypes and preconceptions and reveals Marx’s surprising insights into modern consumption, regulations, religion, and politics. -- Philip Goldstein, University of Delaware
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Our French Revolution Chapter 2 The New Alienation Chapter 3 A Society of Hobos Chapter 4 The Tin Man Chapter 5 A Fetish for Commodities Chapter 6 When Christianity Becomes Ideology Chapter 7 Marx For America
