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Consequences of Capitalism

By: Noam Chomsky, Marv Waterstone
Narrated by: Donald Corren
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Is there an alternative to capitalism? 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 brutalities in the current capitalist system. It represents both a crisis and an opportunity.... Everything depends on the actions that people take into their own hands.” - From the afterword

How do politics shape our world, our lives, and our perceptions? How much of “common sense” is actually driven by the ruling class’ needs and interests? And how are we to challenge the capitalist structures that now threaten all life on the planet?

Consequences of Capitalism exposes the deep, often unseen, connections between neoliberal “common sense” and structural power. In making these linkages, we see how the current hegemony keeps social justice movements divided and marginalized. And, most importantly, we see how we can fight to overcome these divisions.

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©2021 Valeria Chomsky and Marv Waterstone (P)2021 Blackstone Publishing

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All citizens need to hear this book.

The content of his lectures is quite alarming as American democracy is dying. He and Howard Zinn have really spelled out the treachery that is coming not only to the US but to the world. Fascism will happen again
but they will call it democracy.

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Foundation Shifting

It is impossible to listen to this audiobook without coming away with seismic shifts in your view of the world. This from a former Tea Party Conservative who feared Noam Chomsky as a direct result of conservative media pundits who feared people like me listening to him.

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Good, but biased

a very rational, and well articulated book. But it does not at any point go outside its basic theme of capitalism is evil, Marxism is good.

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A Masterpiece

Connects all the dots. Social transformation is not about simply eliminating a particular behavior, it is about transforming the system(s) that gives rise to that behavior in the first place. 👌🏾

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Very enlightening

The two professors touch on many different topics and successfully convey a large amount of historical knowledge and context to the this topic. I highly recommend it.

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Truths

Loved it! I can't wait to read more from Noam! Thank you for all your knowledge!

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Excellent!

This is one of the most comprehensive, well researched, and accessible books about what capitalism is and what its limitations and consequences truly are. I cannot recommend this book enough for anyone wanting deeper insight into the many problems facing America today!

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Classic

Every working person in the country should listen to or read this work. It is very educational.

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Should be required reading in school

Wish more people knew that all our problems come from the capitalists that control everything and these people tell us to be mad at people who are also facing the same problems. It just prolongs our exploitation.

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Everyone must read this book.

A very thorough presentation of the current global struggles we face and the history of their origin. Deep truth is presented in this text, it is difficult to face. Know that you are not alone in your journey of coming to terms with reality. Struggle is shared. Your allies are waiting. Be inspired by this work to seek out a place for yourself in social movements.

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