Palm Oil - The Grease of Empire (Paperback)

'Powerful' - Silvia Federici It's in our food, our cosmetics, our fuel and our bodies. Palm oil, found in half of supermarket products, has shaped our world. Max Haiven uncovers how the gears of capitalism are literally and metaphorically lubricated by this ubiquitous elixir. From its origins in West Africa to today's Southeast Asian palm oil superpowers, Haiven's sweeping, experimental narrative takes us on a global journey that includes looted treasures, the American system of mass incarceration, the history of modern art and the industrialisation of war. Beyond simply calling for more consumer boycotts, he argues for recognising in palm oil humanity's profound potential to shape our world beyond racial capitalism and neo-colonial dispossession. One part history, one part dream, one part theory, one part montage, this kaleidoscopic and urgent book asks us to recognise the past in the present and to seize the power to make a better world.

General

Imprint:	Pluto Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Vagabonds
Release date:	April 2022
Authors:	Max Haiven
Dimensions:	215 x 110 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	160
ISBN-13:	978-0-7453-4582-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Equal opportunities Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Consumer issues Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political ideologies > Imperialism Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > International relations > Embargos & sanctions Books > Business & Economics > Economics > Economic systems > General Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Primary industries > General Books > Business & Economics > Industry & industrial studies > Energy industries & utilities > General Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Pollution & threats to the environment > Global warming Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Multicultural studies > General Books > Business & Economics > Economics > International economics > International trade > General
LSN:	0-7453-4582-4
Barcode:	9780745345826

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