Description
Book SynopsisLooks at the failure of conventional economic theories based on capitalist growth, and explores alternative models being developed around the world.
Trade Review'An important read not only for the young social activist or those interested in capitalism, but for anyone who has a general interest in politics looking to understand the true costs of global capitalism' -- Sarah Morley, LSE Review of Books
'Chronicling the state of development in the wake of the global economic crisis, The Poverty of Capitalism stands as a powerful rejoinder' -- Dinah Rajak, Senior Lecturer in Anthropology and Development, University of Sussex
'Comprehensive in its coverage of changes in the global economy, insightful in assessing the key dynamics and agents in current struggles, this book goes beyond traditional investigations of similar themes' -- Andreas Bieler, Professor of Political Economy, University of Nottingham
'In this powerful, timely book, John Hilary contends that capitalism is not only in crisis - it is the crisis!' -- Aziz Choudry, Assistant Professor, Integrated Studies in Education, McGill University
'I’ve been waiting for this book all century - a subtle, thorough analysis of global capitalism' -- Raj Patel, author of 'Stuffed and Starved'
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements
Abbreviations
1. Introduction
2. Crisis, Continuity and Change
3. Corporate Power in Practice
4. The Corporate Social Responsibility Delusion
5. Extractives: Dispossession Through Devastation
6. Garments: Capitalism’s False Promise
7. Food: the Final Frontier
8. Beyond Capitalism
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