{"product_id":"9788415250593","title":"Take care of the economy","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOccupy the Economy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA revealing dialogue between economist Richard Wolff and journalist David Barsamian that unravels the true causes of economic inequality. Through a deep and accessible analysis, the work examines the roots of the capitalist system's crisis, offering clarifying examples that help understand how current economic structures perpetuate the gap between the rich and the poor. An essential book for those seeking to understand the mechanisms that govern the contemporary economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is structured as a fluid and didactic conversation in which Richard Wolff, an expert in Marxist economics, dissects the pillars of contemporary capitalism. Based on incisive questions from David Barsamian, it explores the dynamics that generate recurring crises, the concentration of wealth in the hands of a minority, and the possible alternatives for building a more equitable system. Each chapter addresses a specific aspect of inequality, from labor exploitation to debt, with historical and contemporary examples that make economic theory understandable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritical analysis of capitalism and its systemic crises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStructural origins of economic inequality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMechanisms of labor exploitation and capital concentration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEconomic alternatives and proposals for social change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRelationship between political power, debt, and social classes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAiming at readers interested in political economy, social activism, and transformation movements like 15M or Occupy Wall Street. Especially useful for those looking for a clear and combative introduction to critiques of the capitalist system without the need for prior economic training. It is also valuable for social science students and individuals committed to social justice who wish to support their arguments with rigorous analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccessible understanding of complex economic concepts through everyday examples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTools to identify the real causes of inequality beyond official discourse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated critical perspective on financial crises and their social consequences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSolid arguments for debating viable economic alternatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Richard, Wolff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Faktoría K\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: glg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: POLITICAL ACTIVISM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: AGORA K\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: July 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 184\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 254 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA work that achieves the difficult balance between academic rigor and committed dissemination. The dialogue format facilitates the assimilation of concepts that would otherwise be dry in other texts, while Wolff's clarity of exposition makes this reading a useful tool for both neophytes and experienced activists. Its focus on the structural roots of the crisis sets it apart from superficial analyses, offering a solid theoretical framework for understanding current economic debates.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FAKTORÍA K","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53408403685723,"sku":"9788415250593","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841525059.jpg?v=1781862782","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788415250593","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}