Scoundrels and Shirkers examines the deep relationship between
capitalism and poverty in England since the 12th century. It
exposes the dynamics of capitalism, from its origins in the long
transition from feudalism to its current crisis under neoliberal
capitalism, in producing poverty. The book, unique in the
historical breadth of its focus, shows conclusively that poverty is
an inevitable consequence of capitalism. In the search for profits
and control of society's economic surplus, capitalism expands,
adapts and innovates, producing not only commodities and wealth but
also, and necessarily, poverty. With the partial but important
exception of the 1945-51 period, and to a lesser extent the time
between 1906 and 1914, there has never been a serious attempt to
solve poverty. Efforts have always been to manage and control the
poor to prevent them from starving or rebelling; to punish and
blame them for being poor; and to force them into poverty-level
jobs. Any real solution would require the logic of capitalism to be
deeply disrupted. While possible in theory, such a change will
require massive social movements.
General
Imprint: |
Fernwood Publishing Co Ltd
|
Country of origin: |
Canada |
Release date: |
August 2023 |
Authors: |
Jim Silver
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Dimensions: |
1mm (H) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
304 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-77363-599-6 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-77363-599-9 |
Barcode: |
9781773635996 |
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