Capitalism & Alternatives

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Myth 10

Myth 10

Carbon Markets: They Work!

From: Ecology for the 99%

This chapter examines the limitations of carbon markets, highlighting their ineffectiveness in reducing emissions and highlighting how offset projects result in the infringement of Indigenous … ; ; ; ; 11 $1.10 Add
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Myth 12

Myth 12

Economic Planning Means Going Back to the USSR

From: Ecology for the 99%

This chapter critiques the shortcomings of both contemporary capitalist economies and the Soviet model, and proposes democratic planning as an alternative framework for organizing the economy. ; ; ; ; 8 $0.80 Add
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Myth 13

Myth 13

Market Is Freedom!

From: Ecology for the 99%

This chapter interrogates the idea of the "free market," arguing that markets are actively shaped by dominant actors whose influence undermines innovation and contributes to systemic … ; ; ; ; 10 $1.00 Add
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Myth 14

Myth 14

There’s No Alternative to Capitalism Anyway

From: Ecology for the 99%

This chapter outlines the practical organization of a democratically planned economy, highlighting how this model would be more environmentally responsible. ; ; ; ; 14 $1.40 Add
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Myth 15

Myth 15

Democracy Is Slow, but the Climate Crisis Can’t Wait!

From: Ecology for the 99%

This section discusses the need for enhanced democratic engagement in response to the climate crisis, emphasizing citizen empowerment. ; ; ; ; 8 $0.80 Add
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Myth 16

Myth 16

There’s Nothing Left to Do, It’s the End!

From: Ecology for the 99%

This section explains the importance of standing up to powerful political and economic groups by establishing a large-scale, environmentalist, popular power. ; ; ; ; 6 $0.60 Add
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Myth 4

Myth 4

The Real Problem Is the Religion of Infinite Growth!

From: Ecology for the 99%

This chapter interrogates the belief that economic growth can solve social and ecological problems, advocating for a decrease in production and degrowth policies. ; ; ; ; 10 $1.00 Add
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Myth 8

Myth 8

Nothing Is Preventing Capitalism from Becoming Green!

From: Ecology for the 99%

This chapter challenges the idea that capitalism can grow without harming the environment, critiques the concept of "decoupling", and highlights how climate impacts are unevenly … ; ; ; ; 8 $0.80 Add
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Myth 9

Myth 9

We Just Need to Make an Energy Transition!

From: Ecology for the 99%

This chapter discusses why capitalism is unlikely to abandon its dependence on fossil fuels and transition toward a renewable economic model. ; ; ; ; 11 $1.10 Add
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Naming Our Feelings about the Global Eco-social Crisis

Naming Our Feelings about the Global Eco-social Crisis

From: Intrinsic Hope

In this chapter, I have named and expressed my feelings about the global eco-social crisis and encouraged you to do the same. In my experience, this is very empowering work because we discover … 19 $1.90 Add
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Nashville Calling

Nashville Calling

From: Clean Money Revolution

I was unwilling to enter the business world if it meant giving up a life of meaning, or abandoning my incredible friends who had dedicated themselves to protecting people and planet. I needed an … ; 25 $2.50 Add
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Neoliberal Backlash and Capitalist Crime in the 1980s
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Neoliberal Backlash and Capitalist Crime in the 1980s

From: Capitalism, Colonialism, and Crises

This chapter describes notable developments among Canadian corporations in the 1980s, including some notable failures and scandals. 8 $0.80 Add
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Neoliberal Reason
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Neoliberal Reason

From: Breaking Free of Neoliberalism in Trump Times

From Breaking Free of Neoliberalism in Trump Times: How Canada can strengthen our sovereignty and address the American challenge, inequality and the climate crisis 19 $1.90 Add
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Notes

Notes

From: Free, Fair and Alive

Notes 32 $3.20 Add
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On the Body, Gender, and Performance

On the Body, Gender, and Performance

From: Beyond the Periphery of the Skin

In this chapter, feminist scholar Silvia Federici discusses the concept of gender as performace. She discusses the ways in which gender is an expression of internal and external forces. 7 $0.70 Add