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I've been waiting for this book all century - a subtle, thorough analysis of global capitalism that is both comprehensive enough to use as a reference on current world events, and readable enough to recommend to a new generation of prospective activists. It's no surprise that it comes from the mind of John Hilary. For decades, he's had his finger on the pulse, his feet on the streets and his nose deep in the best books on the planet. There are few who could so deftly point to the contradictions of today's capitalism, and to the movements that hope to move beyond it tomorrow. -- Raj Patel, author of 'Stuffed and Starved' In this powerful, timely book, John Hilary contends that capitalism is not only in crisis - it is the crisis! This searing indictment of global capitalism' s 'dispossession through devastation' not only exposes cynical attempts to legitimize capitalist exploitation and expansion through grand illusions of corporate social responsibility and state complicity - it also inspires us to redouble our efforts to build, strengthen and support people's movements to struggle for a just world. -- Aziz Choudry, Assistant Professor, Integrated Studies in Education, McGill University Comprehensive in its coverage of changes in the global economy, insightful in assessing the key dynamics and agents in current struggles, this book goes beyond traditional investigations of similar themes. Not only does it analyse developments but also points to concrete possibilities of alternatives in, against and beyond neoliberal capitalism. A must-read for progressive academics and activists alike! -- Andreas Bieler, Professor of Political Economy, University of Nottingham

Comprehensive in its coverage of changes in the global economy, insightful in assessing the key dynamics and agents in current struggles, this book goes beyond traditional investigations of similar themes. Not only does it analyse developments but also points to concrete possibilities of alternatives in, against and beyond neoliberal capitalism. A must-read for progressive academics and activists alike! -- Andreas Bieler, Professor of Political Economy, University of Nottingham

'An important read not only for the young social activist or those interested in capitalism, but for anyone who has a general interest in politics looking to understand the true costs of global capitalism' -- Sarah Morley, LSE Review of Books 'Chronicling the state of development in the wake of the global economic crisis, The Poverty of Capitalism stands as a powerful rejoinder' -- Dinah Rajak, Senior Lecturer in Anthropology and Development, University of Sussex 'Comprehensive in its coverage of changes in the global economy, insightful in assessing the key dynamics and agents in current struggles, this book goes beyond traditional investigations of similar themes' -- Andreas Bieler, Professor of Political Economy, University of Nottingham 'In this powerful, timely book, John Hilary contends that capitalism is not only in crisis - it is the crisis!' -- Aziz Choudry, Assistant Professor, Integrated Studies in Education, McGill University 'I’ve been waiting for this book all century - a subtle, thorough analysis of global capitalism' -- Raj Patel, author of 'Stuffed and Starved'

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John Hilary is Head of Trade Policy for the Labour Party, and the former Executive Director of War on Want. He is the author of The Poverty of Capitalism (Pluto, 2013).

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