It's OK To Be Angry About Capitalism
A call for change in the capitalist system
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Published:18th Jan '24
Should be back in stock very soon
This insightful work by Bernie Sanders tackles the harsh realities of capitalism, advocating for economic and political change. It's OK To Be Angry About Capitalism inspires action for a fairer society.
In It's OK To Be Angry About Capitalism, Bernie Sanders addresses the pervasive issues within the capitalist system that have left many feeling disenfranchised. He boldly confronts the alarming concentration of wealth among the top 1%, highlighting how a mere handful of billionaires possess more wealth than the bottom half of society combined. Through a series of thought-provoking questions, Sanders invites readers to reflect on the implications of such inequality and the resulting struggles faced by ordinary people in their daily lives.
The book emphasizes that it is not only acceptable but necessary to feel anger towards a system that perpetuates greed and injustice. Sanders argues for a political revolution that prioritizes economic rights as fundamental human rights. He envisions a society where every individual has access to a decent standard of living, challenging the status quo and advocating for systemic change. The narrative is both galvanizing and uplifting, encouraging readers to embrace their discontent as a catalyst for action.
Ultimately, It's OK To Be Angry About Capitalism serves as a rallying cry for those who believe in the possibility of a fairer and more equitable society. It lays out a vision for a democratic future where the needs of the many are prioritized over the desires of the few, urging us to demand the change we wish to see and to recognize that a better world is within reach.
An attack on the status quo from every conceivable direction ... galvanising and uplifting ... Precisely because Sanders is such a straightforward thinker and writer, he insists on some facts that the political establishment - on both sides - wilfully ignores. * The Guardian *
I can't wait until everybody reads this book... it's like holding a little piece of hope in your hands. -- Emma Dabiri
Bernie Sanders opens his latest book with a compelling thought: conventional wisdom says you get more conservative in politics as you grow older, but he finds himself going the opposite direction. The 81-year-old writes exactly how he speaks - with passion and in his signature blunt style ... The book embodies Sanders' politics. -- Prudence Wade * The Independent *
Sanders lays forth a well-reasoned platform of programs to retool the American economy for greater equity ... the plutocrats might want to take cover. * Kirkus *
Our favorite democratic socialist ... Yes, it is okay to be angry about capitalism, and it's even better to do something about it. -- Yaseen Al-Sheikh * Jacobin *
A noble purpose ... a powerful new book. -- Charles Kaiser * The Guardian *
Reality keeps endorsing Bernie Sanders. Pass it on. -- Naomi Klein
A message of hope and courage - that collective action can rid the world of injustice. -- Owen Jones
Gives us a glimpse of what politics could be like. -- Yanis Varoufakis
Only Bernie Sanders can break the power of capitalism. -- Paul Mason
A decent, honest person. It's pretty unusual in the political system. -- Noam Chomsky
Sanders' success today shows that much of America is tired of rising inequality and these so-called political changes and intends to revive both a progressive agenda and the American tradition of egalitarianism. -- Thomas Piketty
ISBN: 9781802063110
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 17mm
Weight: 239g
320 pages