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econospeak.blogspot.com
[AI summary] The text presents a complex and multifaceted discussion on economic theory, political ecology, and the critique of capitalism. It touches on themes such as the transformation problem in Marx's work, the concept of disposable time, the critique of capitalist labor relations, and the political project of sufficiency. The author engages with various thinkers, including Marx, Piketty, and John Maynard Keynes, to explore the implications of economic inequality, the role of public happiness, and the potential for a radical political ecology. The discussion is interwoven with reflections on the historical context of labor movements, the evolution of Marxist thought, and the challenges of implementing alternative economic models. The text also reference... |
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www.versobooks.com
Published in 1997,Cutting Edge: Technology, Information, Capitalism and Social Revolution edited by Jim Davis,Thomas Hirschl, and Michael Stack offers a heterodox set of Marxist reflections on the rapid changes in labor processes and social relations wrought by what the editors then called "for lack of a better p |
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owenlynch.org
[AI summary] The review of 'Capital as Power' by Bichler and Nitzan explores their theory of capitalism as a dynamic system of power accumulation and creorder. The book is praised for its engaging narrative, historical insights, and integration of diverse theoretical frameworks. Key themes include the quantification of power through markets, the role of creorder in shaping political systems, and the analysis of economic indicators over time. The review highlights the book's strengths in providing a framework for understanding capitalist logics and its potential for mathematical modeling using statistical mechanics. The reviewer recommends the book for its depth and content, despite its length, and suggests a middle way of reading the first chapter and additi... |
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www.salon.com
Commentary: As colleges dump the liberal arts, the consequences for democracy are dire |
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