The End of Capitalism

‘The book attempts a long-overdue green realism. Herrmann, trained as a banker, speaks a language capitalists understand … The book is a new, green Road to Serfdom. Unlike Friedrich Hayek’s 1944 masterpiece, hers is a roadmap rather than a warning.’

-- Timothy J. Lynch * Australian Book Review *

‘A provocative argument for ending capitalism before capitalism ends us.’

-- Jeff Sparrow, author of Crimes Against Nature

‘The End of Capitalism abounds with examples of green technology as a false dawn … Throughout, Herrmann’s tone is measured and matter-of-fact, and David Shaw’s fine translation maintains the integrity of her ideas as well as the clarity of their expression.’

-- Ben Brooker * Overland *

‘Herrmann argues that there is no choice other than radical and seemingly unimaginable change if we are to survive in anything like a civilised condition … she does provide a clear explanation of the rise of capitalism and the social and technological forces that have made it the most transformative force in human history … There is no doubt that unmitigated climate change and environmental degradation will transform our lives and the political systems that circumscribe them.’

-- Mark Besson * The Conversation *

‘German journalist Ulrike Herrmann provides a definitive account of the unsustainability of capitalism in our emerging climate crisis … Combining historical, cultural, scientific and economic analysis with a hopeful yet realistic model, Herrmann paves our way out of the climate crisis, and into a new beginning.’

-- Teddy Peak * Readings *

‘She addresses what she believes to be the incompatible nature of market-based economies reliant on growth and the survival of humanity … Ms Herrman said technological advancements to abate the worst excesses of capitalism, such as climate change, will not be enough to prevent complete environmental destruction … Readers accustomed to creature comforts may find her ideas confronting, but this is an excellent book on our future.’

* Red Tape *

‘Ulrike Herrmann writes straightforwardly and with a great deal of expertise. This makes it clear once again how great a challenge climate change poses for us.’

-- Claas Christophersen * NDR Kultur *

‘Herrmann’s book is worth reading and sets a counterpoint to all those who may overestimate the technological possibilities of climate protection.’

-- Katja Scherer * Deutschlandfunk *

‘This clever book … by Ulrike Herrmann says that we should slowly forget about eternal growth and prepare ourselves for gradual renunciation.’

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