Commoning with George Caffentzis and Silvia Federici
Exploring the Legacy of Two Theorists in Political Economy
Camille Barbagallo editor Nicholas Beuret editor David Harvie editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Pluto Press
Published:20th Jun '19
Should be back in stock very soon
This collection celebrates the contributions of two key theorists, exploring their influence on contemporary political economy and anti-capitalism in Commoning with George Caffentzis and Silvia Federici.
This passionate collection offers a rediscovery of the influential works of two prominent figures in autonomist Marxism and feminism. Commoning with George Caffentzis and Silvia Federici delves into vital themes in the modern critique of political economy, paying tribute to the extensive contributions of these theorists. Their ideas have shaped discussions around capitalism and anti-capitalism for over fifty years, making their insights invaluable in today's socio-economic landscape.
The volume brings together a series of essays that critically examine the scholarly work of Federici and Caffentzis, providing thoughtful reflections and commentary that build upon their extensive research. Organized around five central themes—revolutionary histories, reproduction, money and value, commons, and struggles—this collection serves not only as a guide to their influential theories but also as a springboard for further exploration and discussion.
Ultimately, Commoning with George Caffentzis and Silvia Federici highlights the ongoing significance of their ideas in the twenty-first century. It addresses essential topics such as anti-capitalism, 'primitive accumulation', the commons, feminism, reproductive labor, and Marx's value theory, ensuring that their work continues to resonate and inform contemporary debates in political economy.
'An impassioned tribute'
-- LSE Review of Books'In this labour of love, radical theory joins passionate praxis to honour the social thought and political vision of Silva Federici and George Caffentzis, whose work together and apart offers hope that another world can be made'
-- Eileen Boris, co-author of 'Caring for America''The path breaking work of Caffentzis and Federici is continually generative for contemporary anticapitalist thinkers and activists because it is at once critical and visionary. This fine collection of essays pays homage to their writing not through mere praise, but by putting their ideas to work toward the ongoing struggle for new understandings and better worlds'
-- Kathi Weeks, author of 'The Problem with Work: Feminism, Marxism, Antiwork Politics, and Postwork Imaginaries''We need comrades with a clear sight and an open, affective heart. Many of us have found in George Caffentzis and Silvia Federici that company... And here they are, to celebrate them, with an exceptional cohort of intellectuals/activists, with compas, who are saying today what needs to be said to continue the struggle, to resist the horror and to create a new world'
-- Gustavo Esteva, activist, 'deprofessionalised intellectual' and founder of Universidad de la Tierra in Oaxaca, Mexico'No one has taught us more that communism is with us than George Caffentzis and Silvia Federici... the greatest living theorists of commoning'
-- Stefano Harney, co-author of 'The Undercommons''This collection offers an extraordinary kaleidoscope of critical reflections on social reproduction and class struggle. More than that, it is fitting testimony to the inspiration and grounding that Silvia and George continue to provide for those seeking a life beyond the sway of capital'
-- Steve Wright, author of Storming Heaven: Class Composition and Struggle in Italian Autonomist MarISBN: 9780745339405
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 445g
352 pages