
And, most importantly, we see how we can fight to overcome these divisions. Chomsky and Waterstone forcefully argue that we must look closely at the everyday tools we use to interpret the world.

In making these linkages, we see how the current hegemony keeps social justice movements divided and marginalized. How does politics shape our world, our lives and our perceptions? How much of 'common sense' is actually driven by the ruling classes' needs and interests? And how are we to challenge the capitalist structures that now threaten all life on the planet?Ĭonsequences of Capitalism exposes the deep, often unseen connections between neoliberal 'common sense' and structural power. Everything depends on the actions that people take into their own hands.' It represents both a crisis and an opportunity. Chomsky and Waterstone argue that modern capitalism both requires and exacerbates a bunch of nasty stuff that enriches a chosen few at the expense of everyone else. Access a growing selection of included Audible Originals, audiobooks and podcasts. 'Covid-19 has revealed glaring failures and monstrous brutalities in the current capitalist system. Consequences of capitalism : manufacturing discontent and resistance / Noam Chomsky and Marv Waterstone. By: Noam Chomsky, Marv Waterstone Narrated by: Donald Corren Length: 14 hrs and 10 mins 4.9 (366 ratings) Try for 0.00 Pick 1 title (2 titles for Prime members) from our collection of bestsellers and new releases. In this landmark text Chomsky and Waterstone chart a critical map for a more just and sustainable society.Covid-19 has revealed glaring failures and monstrous. Is there an alternative to capitalism? In this landmark text Chomsky and Waterstone chart a critical map for a more just and sustainable society.

An essential primer on capitalism, politics and how the world works, based on the hugely popular undergraduate lecture series 'What is Politics?'
