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Four Futures

Life After Capitalism

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An “invigorating” vision of four post-capitalist futures that consider the intersections of technology, the environment, and modern politics (The Guardian)Peter Frase argues that increasing automation and a growing scarcity of resources, thanks to climate change, will bring it all tumbling down. In Four Futures, Frase imagines how this post-capitalist world might look, deploying the tools of both ... Read more

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The Affluent Society

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The classic by the renowned economist: "One of those rare works that forces a nation to re-examine its values" ( The New York Times).One of the New York Public Library's "Books of the Century"Hailed as a "masterpiece" ( St. Louis Post-Dispatch), this examination of the "economics of abundance" cuts to the heart of what economic security means (and doesn't mean) and lays bare the hazards of ... Read more

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Under the Sea-wind

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In "Under the Sea-Wind," Rachel Carson combines lyrical prose with meticulous scientific observation to explore the intricate ecosystems of the marine world. Set against the backdrop of the Atlantic coast, the book delves into the lives of various sea creatures, presenting their experiences with an empathetic gaze that blends poetic language with natural history. Carson's masterful use of vivid ... Read more

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War's End

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On August 9, 1945, on the tiny island of Tinian in the South Pacific, a twenty-five-year-old American Army Air Corps major named Charles W. Sweeney climbed aboard a B-29 Superfortress in command of his first combat mission, one devised specifically to bring a long and terrible war to a necessary conclusion. In the belly of his bomber, Bock's Car, was a newly developed, fully armed weapon that had
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The Forge, The Track and The Clash

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A People's Guide to Capitalism

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Optimism over Despair

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