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The Unfinished Global Revolution: A Journey to the Borders of Capitalism and Beyond

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In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis and the subsequent rise of populism and nationalism, there is a growing sense that the world is at a crossroads. The old Free Download is crumbling, but what will replace it? In his new book, The Unfinished Global Revolution, historian and political economist Vijay Prashad argues that we are on the cusp of a new global revolution.

The Unfinished Global Revolution: The Road to International Cooperation

by Mette Eilstrup-Sangiovanni

4.6 out of 5

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This revolution will not be like the ones that came before it. It will not be led by a single ideology or a single class. Instead, it will be a messy and uneven process, driven by a diverse array of social movements and political forces. But what unites these movements is a common goal: to create a more just and equitable world.

Prashad's book is a sweeping historical account of the global revolution that is underway. He begins by tracing the roots of the current crisis to the rise of neoliberalism in the 1970s. Neoliberalism, he argues, is a form of capitalism that is based on the free market and the privatization of public services. It has led to a widening gap between the rich and the poor, and a decline in the power of labor unions. As a result, people are losing faith in the system and looking for alternatives.

Prashad then examines the various social movements that are challenging the status quo. These movements include the labor movement, the environmental movement, the feminist movement, and the Black Lives Matter movement. He argues that these movements are not simply fighting for their own narrow interests, but are part of a broader struggle to create a more just and equitable world.

Prashad concludes his book by offering a vision of what a post-capitalist world could look like. He argues that we need to move beyond the profit motive and create a new economic system that is based on human needs. This will require a fundamental shift in our values and priorities. But it is a necessary step if we want to create a world that is sustainable and just.

The Unfinished Global Revolution is a timely and important book. It offers a clear-eyed assessment of the challenges we face, but it also provides hope for a better future. Prashad's book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the world we live in and the possibilities for change.

The Rise of Neoliberalism
The Global Resistance
A Vision of the Future

The world is at a crossroads. The old Free Download is crumbling, but what will replace it? In his new book, The Unfinished Global Revolution, historian and political economist Vijay Prashad argues that we are on the cusp of a new global revolution.

The Rise of Neoliberalism

The roots of the current crisis can be traced to the rise of neoliberalism in the 1970s. Neoliberalism is a form of capitalism that is based on the free market and the privatization of public services. It has led to a widening gap between the rich and the poor, and a decline in the power of labor unions.

Neoliberalism was first implemented in the United States under President Ronald Reagan and in the United Kingdom under Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. It was then spread to the rest of the world through international organizations such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.

Neoliberalism has had a devastating impact on the world. It has led to increased inequality, poverty, and environmental destruction. It has also eroded democracy and undermined the power of labor unions.

The Global Resistance

In response to the rise of neoliberalism, a global resistance movement has emerged. This movement is made up of a diverse array of social movements, political parties, and trade unions. They are fighting for a more just and equitable world.

The global resistance movement includes the labor movement, the environmental movement, the feminist movement, and the Black Lives Matter movement. These movements are not simply fighting for their own narrow interests, but are part of a broader struggle to create a more just and equitable world.

The global resistance movement has had some significant successes. For example, the labor movement has won wage increases and improved working conditions for millions of workers. The environmental movement has raised awareness of the dangers of climate change and has led to the adoption of new environmental regulations. The feminist movement has fought for and won women's rights. And the Black Lives Matter movement has raised awareness of police brutality and has led to some reforms in the criminal justice system.

A Vision of the Future

Prashad argues that the global resistance movement is creating a new vision of the future. This vision is based on the principles of solidarity, cooperation, and sustainability.

Prashad believes that we need to move beyond the profit motive and create a new economic system that is based on human needs. This will require a fundamental shift in our values and priorities. But it is a necessary step if we want to create a world that is sustainable and just.

The Unfinished Global Revolution: The Road to International Cooperation

by Mette Eilstrup-Sangiovanni

4.6 out of 5