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Book Synopsis: It is easier to imagine the end of the world than the end of capitalism. After 1989, capitalism has successfully presented itself as the only realistic political-economic system - a situation that the bank crisis of 2008, far from ending, actually compounded. The book analyses the development and principal features of this capitalist realism as a lived ideological framework. Using examples from politics, film (Children Of Men, Jason Bourne, Supernanny), fiction (Le Guin and Kafka), work and education, it argues that capitalist realism colors all areas of contemporary experience, is anything but realistic and asks how capitalism and its inconsistencies can be challenged. It is a sharp analysis of the post-ideological malaise that suggests that the economics and politics of free market neo-liberalism are givens rather than constructions.
New Edition includes:
- Forward by Zoe Fisher, Mark’s wife, talking about Mark as a person
- Introduction by Alex Niven, his friend and colleague, talking about the political significance of the book thirteen years after it was written
- Afterword by Tariq Goddard, the original editor and publisher, describing the writing and editing of the book, its original reception, and Mark’s own view of it
“A quick and entertaining read.” Socialist Standard
“A provocative and necessary read...for anyone wanting to talk seriously about the politics of education today.” Times Higher Educational Supplement
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Are you tired of feeling trapped in the confines of capitalism? Do you long for an alternative, but struggle to imagine a world beyond it? Look no further than "Capitalist Realism: Is There No Alternative?" This groundbreaking book challenges the notion that capitalism is the only viable system, exposing its inconsistencies and urging readers to question its dominance in all aspects of our lives.
From politics to film to education, capitalist realism infiltrates every corner of contemporary society. The bank crisis of 2008 was supposed to be a turning point, but instead, capitalism tightened its grip. Author Mark Fisher dissects this lived ideological framework, using compelling examples from works such as "Children Of Men" and "Jason Bourne" to illustrate the pervasive influence of capitalist realism.
But don't worry, "Capitalist Realism" is not just a heavy academic read. It is a quick and entertaining journey that will open your eyes to the post-ideological malaise we find ourselves in. Fisher's sharp analysis cuts through the noise and offers a fresh perspective on how we can challenge the economics and politics of neoliberalism.
This new edition of "Capitalist Realism" includes a foreword by Zoe Fisher, Mark's wife, who offers an intimate glimpse into his life. Additionally, Alex Niven provides an introduction discussing the book's enduring political significance thirteen years after its initial release. Tariq Goddard, the original editor and publisher, concludes with an afterword that sheds light on the book's writing and original reception.
Don't miss out on this provocative and necessary read. Join the conversation about the politics of education and society today. Take the first step towards challenging the status quo. Get your copy of "Capitalist Realism: Is There No Alternative?" now.
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