An unflinching claim to achieve postcapitalism
A way forward
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 16977908 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Tejendra Pratap Gautam (0000-0003-1519-8809, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Publication date | 2024-01-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Degrowth Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2977-1951 • E-ISSN: 2977-1951 |
| Publisher | University of Glasgow (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.36399/degrowth.002.01.05 |
| OpenAlex | W4393206548 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 2 |
In the contemporary paradigm, humanity is facing severe problems, including global ecological and climatic crises. Anitra Nelson's book, Beyond Money: A Postcapitalist Strategy, presents a strong case against the role of money in society. She claims that the existence of money is the fundamental cause of social inequalities and by extension, a structural inhibitor to sustainability. According to her, monetary practices are pervasive and fundamentally threaten non-financial social and environmental values. Nelson also contends that social indigenous radical movements are inadequate to address the problem of the market-driven economy. Her book is a collection of eight chapters that elaborate on the functions of money in contemporary society and explain its intricacies
Computer Science · Housing, Finance, and Neoliberalism · Political Economy and Marxism
| Highly cited | No |
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