A People's Guide to Capitalism: An Introduction to Marxist Economics by Hadas Th

Description: A People's Guide to Capitalism by Hadas Thier A lively, accessible, and timely guide to Capitalism for those who want to understand and dismantle the world of the 1% FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Economists regularly promote Capitalism as the greatest system ever to grace the planet. With the same breath, they implore us to leave the job of understanding the magical powers of the market to the "experts."Despite the efforts of these mainstream commentators to convince us otherwise, many of us have begun to question why this system has produced such vast inequality and wanton disregard for its own environmental destruction. This book offers answers to exactly these questions on their own terms: in the form of a radical economic theory. Author Biography Hadas Thier is an activist, writer, and socialist, and in her spare time, an amateur paleontologist (aka mom to a toddler). Hadas lives in Brooklyn, NY. Table of Contents IntroductionChapter 1: The Birth of CapitalChapter 2: The Labor Theory of ValueChapter 3: MoneyChapter 4: Where Do Profits Come From?Chapter 5: The Accumulation of CapitalChapter 6: Capitalist CrisisChapter 7: Credit and FinancializationConclusion: Capitalisms GravediggersGLOSSARYFURTHER READING Review "When Marxist economics becomes usable by the people most threatened by capitalism—that is when it becomes great and dangerous. Hadas Thiers urgently needed book strips away jargon to make Marxs essential work accessible to todays diverse mass movements." —Sarah Leonard, contributing editor to the Nation"As the world descends into a financial and public health crisis, the savage inequalities of capitalism are being laid bare. Hadas Thiers new book A Peoples Guide to Capitalism, has arrived right on time to clearly explain why the poor and working class always bear the brunt of capitalisms crises. Erudite and sharp, Thier unpacks the mystery of capitalist inequality with lucid and accessible prose. As we all enter into a world of new realities, we will need books like A Peoples Guide to help us make sense of the root causes of the financial crises that shape so many of our struggles today." —Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, author of From #BlackLivesMatter to Black Liberation and Race for Profit: How Banks and the Real Estate Industry Undermined Black Homeownership"Economists have every incentive to mystify their craft and to dress up their political judgments as scientific fact. Hadas Thiers A Peoples Guide to Capitalism is a thorough and accessible corrective, and sure to be an important primer for generations of activists." —Bhaskar Sunkara, founding editor of Jacobin"A Peoples Guide to Capitalism is a breath of fresh air on the left. Avoiding the obscure jargon of economics, Hadas Thier provides a rich, accessible introduction to how capitalism works. Ranging from exploitation at work to the operations of modern finance, this book takes the reader through a fine-tuned introduction to Marxs analysis of the modern economy. Along the way, Thier combines theoretical explanation with contemporary examples to illuminate the inner workings of capitalism. In addition, A Peoples Guide to Capitalism reminds us of the urgent need for alternatives to a crisis-ridden system." —David McNally, Cullen Distinguished Professor of History and Business at the University of Houston"Times of economic instability, pandemics, and rising fascism have people looking for understanding. Luckily, radical traditions offer helpful tools. Hadas Thiers book offers a brisk and manageable introduction to many of these ideas, and is unusually playful about it. A great book for proletarian chain-breaking." —Rob Larson, Economics professor and author of Bit Tyrants: The Political Economy of Silicon Valley"It is not easy explaining relatively complex ideas in a simple and clear manner. Ask any teacher. Its a skill lacking in many. Hadas Thier has brilliantly succeeded in that challenge with her book introducing Marxist economics. She has delivered a clear, straightforward and entertaining explanation of all Marxs basic theoretical insights into the nature and development of capitalism. And she has done so using modern examples that help the reader to understand why Marxist political economy is so clinical in its analysis of the reality of modern capitalist economics. I would say no one has done it better." —Michael Roberts, author of The Long Depression: Marxism and the Global Crisis of Capitalism"Thiers book is a valuable introduction to Marxist concepts which helps us to see how Marxism can be used to deepen our knowledge of capitalism, beyond the level of mere appearance." —Daniel Saunders, Bias Magazine"A Peoples Guide to Capitalism is a tremendous contribution to the understanding of economics today...It will be very useful both to veteran Marxists and people new to the subject. Everyone interested in this topic, and indeed anyone interested in fundamentally changing the world, should read this book." —Steve Leigh, New Politics Promotional Promotion targeting left leaning publications like the Nation, Jacobin.National drive-time radio tour to include Pacifica Stations. Social media publicity campaign Long Description Economists regularly promote Capitalism as the greatest system ever to grace the planet. With the same breath, they implore us to leave the job of understanding the magical powers of the market to the "experts." Despite the efforts of these mainstream commentators to convince us otherwise, many of us have begun to question why this system has produced such vast inequality and wanton disregard for its own environmental destruction. This book offers answers to exactly these questions on their own terms: in the form of a radical economic theory. Review Quote "When Marxist economics becomes usable by the people most threatened by capitalism--that is when it becomes great and dangerous. Hadas Thiers urgently needed book strips away jargon to make Marxs essential work accessible to todays diverse mass movements." --Sarah Leonard, contributing editor to the Nation "As the world descends into a financial and public health crisis, the savage inequalities of capitalism are being laid bare. Hadas Thiers new book A Peoples Guide to Capitalism, has arrived right on time to clearly explain why the poor and working class always bear the brunt of capitalisms crises. Erudite and sharp, Thier unpacks the mystery of capitalist inequality with lucid and accessible prose. As we all enter into a world of new realities, we will need books like A Peoples Guide to help us make sense of the root causes of the financial crises that shape so many of our struggles today." --Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, author of From #BlackLivesMatter to Black Liberation and Race for Profit: How Banks and the Real Estate Industry Undermined Black Homeownership "Economists have every incentive to mystify their craft and to dress up their political judgments as scientific fact. Hadas Thiers A Peoples Guide to Capitalism is a thorough and accessible corrective, and sure to be an important primer for generations of activists." --Bhaskar Sunkara, founding editor of Jacobin "A Peoples Guide to Capitalism is a breath of fresh air on the left. Avoiding the obscure jargon of economics, Hadas Thier provides a rich, accessible introduction to how capitalism works. Ranging from exploitation at work to the operations of modern finance, this book takes the reader through a fine-tuned introduction to Marxs analysis of the modern economy. Along the way, Thier combines theoretical explanation with contemporary examples to illuminate the inner workings of capitalism. In addition, A Peoples Guide to Capitalism reminds us of the urgent need for alternatives to a crisis-ridden system." --David McNally, Cullen Distinguished Professor of History and Business at the University of Houston "Times of economic instability, pandemics, and rising fascism have people looking for understanding. Luckily, radical traditions offer helpful tools. Hadas Thiers book offers a brisk and manageable introduction to many of these ideas, and is unusually playful about it. A great book for proletarian chain-breaking." --Rob Larson, Economics professor and author of Bit Tyrants: The Political Economy of Silicon Valley "Thiers book is a valuable introduction to Marxist concepts which helps us to see how Marxism can be used to deepen our knowledge of capitalism, beyond the level of mere appearance." --Daniel Saunders, Bias Magazine "A Peoples Guide to Capitalism is a tremendous contribution to the understanding of economics today...It will be very useful both to veteran Marxists and people new to the subject. Everyone interested in this topic, and indeed anyone interested in fundamentally changing the world, should read this book." --Steve Leigh, New Politics Details ISBN164259251X Author Hadas Thier Short Title A Peoples Guide to Capitalism Pages 300 Publisher Haymarket Books Language English Year 2020 ISBN-10 164259251X ISBN-13 9781642592511 Format Hardcover Subtitle An Introduction to Marxist Economics DEWEY 335.4 Imprint Haymarket Books Place of Publication Chicago Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2020-10-08 UK Release Date 2020-10-08 Audience General AU Release Date 2020-11-01 Publication Date 2020-08-24 US Release Date 2020-08-24 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:143166271;

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