After Capitalism: Economic Democracy in Action - Softcover

Maheshvarananda, Dada

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1881717143 ISBN 13: 9781881717140

Publisher: Innerworld Publications, 2012

Synopsis

A grassroots movement for economic democracy based on cooperatives and local economies is quickly growing throughout the planet. After Capitalism, inspired by P.R. Sarkar's Progressive Utilization Theory (Prout), offers a compelling vision of an equitable, sustainable model which economically empowers individuals and communities. Filled with successful examples from six continents as well as many resources, activities and tools for activists, After Capitalism will fill you with hope and the conviction that a new, democratic economy is indeed possible. Includes a conversation with Noam Chomsky and contributions by Frei Betto, Johan Galtung, Leonardo Boff, Sohail Inayatullah, Marcos Arruda, Ravi Batra and others. "An ambitious and stimulating attempt to connect spiritual principles with the pragmatic work of building a better world." - Gar Alperovitz, author of America Beyond Capitalism "A broad ecological, social, political, and spiritual awareness informs this vision of a new economic future. Its vivid real-world examples and clear, accessible language demonstrate that a more beautiful world is within our grasp." - Charles Eisenstein, author of Sacred Economics "With grace and intelligence, Dada Maheshvarananda illuminates paths of personal enlightenment and global transformation. In an epoch when global capitalism ravages our planet and destroys communities, his perspective is a refreshing account of cooperative forms of life that provide alternatives to a world of greed and injustice." - George Katsiaficas, activist and author of Asia's Unknown Uprisings

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Review:

"In just a few pages I felt the brotherly embrace of a comrade-in-arms, a soul-mate, and a companion; further along his fierce intelligence and original insights challenged me to make new connections; by the end I was inspired to re-imagine next steps in my own efforts at movement-building. This is an essential book created by a gentle warrior." - Bill Ayers, Left Eye on Books

" Well researched and written... The book shines... with a passionate and unique voice... A heartfelt and spiritual assertion of what must come next..." - Win Magazine of the War Resisters League

"Admirable... A thorough recounting of the Prout philosophy." - ForeWord Reviews

The growing dissatisfaction throughout the world has begun to place the blame upon Capitalism. "After Capitalism: Economic Democracy in Action" discusses the rise of economy democracy as Dada Maheshvarananda terms it, touching on the rise of cooperatives and other organizations in response to the failings of capitalism. Discussing six successes in the push for economic democracy on many continents, "After Capitalism" provides a knowledgeable look at international economics and the future of a world changing capitalism as we know it. - Midwest Book Review

About this edition

• Publisher: Innerworld Publications
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1881717143
• ISBN 13: 9781881717140
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 392