From Capital to Commons: Exploring the Promise of a World Beyond Capitalism (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781529224535)

A Choice Outstanding Academic Title in Economics 2023. In this stimulating analysis, Hannes Gerhardt outlines the potentials and challenges of a technology-enabled, commons-focused transition out of capitalism. The book shows that openness and cooperation are more beneficial in today's economies and societies than competition and profit-seeking. Driven by this conviction, Gerhardt identifies key imperatives for overcoming capitalism, from democratizing our digital, material, and financial economies to maintaining a robust, political mobilization. Using clear examples, he explores tactical openings through the lens of 'compeerism', a newly constructed framework that highlights the latent counter-capitalist possibilities, but also limits, of our emerging technological landscape. This is an accessible contribution to counter-capitalist discourse that is both inspiring and pragmatic for academics and activists alike.

Author: Hannes Gerhardt
ISBN-10: 1529224535
ISBN-13: 9781529224535
Publisher: Bristol University Press
Language: English
Published: 08/22/2023
Pages: 264
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.21lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.63d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 12/01/2023