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Seventeen Contradictions and the End of Capitalism Hardcover – 3 Apr 2014

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  • Hardcover: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Profile Books (3 April 2014)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1781251606
  • ISBN-13: 978-1781251607
  • Product Dimensions: 14.4 x 3.2 x 22.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
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'A lucid and penetrating account of how the power of capital shapes our world

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Following on from The Enigma of Capital, the world's leading Marxist thinker explores the hidden workings of capital and reveals the forces that will lead inexorably to the demise of our system.

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5.0 out of 5 starsSuperbly clear and readable analysis
By Jane Bushby on 2 May 2014
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I am taking my time reading this extensive analysis of the state of capitalism in the 21st century post 2007 slump. David Harvey succeeds in presenting the complexity of the subject in clear understandable prose. Consequently, whilst the situation being described and analysed is dire, paradoxically, the reading is enjoyable. The pleasure comes from learning really useful knowledge and David Harvey deomonstrates in this book that he is a superb teacher.
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5.0 out of 5 starsThis is not an easy book to read
By karen voncripps on 4 July 2014
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This is not an easy book to read. David Harvey clearly sees the end of capitalism either completely or the form we have now. That we are in a mess is obvious, that governments are not finding an alternative is true, no one is thinking about solutions beyond the vicious cycle of austerity, which cuts jobs and makes people have less money or no money at all, which leads to no spending, so demand goes down and that leads to job losses. I see pitchforks and burning torches for both the mega-rich and politicians if we do not get off this road we are on. The complete collapse of economies looms. What will come out of that is up to those in change now. But i am not holding my breath on any of them doing the right thing.This book confirmed my worse fears and offered a solution in Socialism, not the extreme Communism but a way out of this mess.
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5.0 out of 5 starsa very good contribution to the understanding of capitalism
By S P Mead TOP 500 REVIEWER on 13 May 2016
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David Harvey’s “Seventeen Contradictions and the End of Capitalism” is an excellent social science critique of contemporary society. It’s written in a popularly understandable manner, in an effort to allow quite complex issues to be readily understandable. The primary focus is the economics of capital – i.e. the inner workings and logic of the relations and processes of capital. Harvey has previously written extensively on this subject (see, for example, his ‘The Limits to Capital’). The argument is advanced that the very nature of capital is inherently contradictory, and causes crises within capitalism.

This book identifies and outlines 17 key ‘contradictions’ of capital, all of which impact upon the capitalist economy (and society more widely). In so doing, Harley seeks to explore the most recent crisis (as is still ongoing), which began in c.2008. Developing a Marxist approach, Harvey proposes that there are certain ‘dangerous contradictions’ which present the real possibility for the ultimate end of capitalism. He argues – quite convincingly – that, if we are to survive as a species, if we are to live worthwhile lives, if democracy and freedom are to have genuine meaning, the capitalist system must be overcome.

I thoroughly recommend this book to students of social science – especially those studying sociology, politics, and economics. And, of course, I additionally recommend the book to as wider an audience as possible …
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5.0 out of 5 starsBrilliant and thought provoking
By Stan Allen on 19 July 2014
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really gives you food for thought.! things I have never really considered before, but have always been suspicious about begin to come clear, Can the ordinary person ever win over self interested politicians and investment people ? The motive of greed needs to be really examined Now
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5.0 out of 5 starsI recommend this book to anyone trying to make sense of ...
By Sisyphus on 15 May 2016
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David Harvey provides a forensic account of the conditions of capitalism today by exploring their inherent contradictions, informed by his Marxist perspective. I recommend this book to anyone trying to make sense of recent economic event and understand the current system. It is very well written, rendering these ideas accessible to a wide audience (not for economics or social science specialists)
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5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars
By L R Shaw on 12 April 2015
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Another great book from David Harvey. A must read for anyone opposed to the politics of austerity.
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3.0 out of 5 starsThe basics of capitalism and how it works were covered nicely and all seemed to be set for an interesting ...
By Dr. Richard A. Jackson on 30 July 2014
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Valuable, but not quite what I was expecting...

I was looking for an interesting book on the mechanics and workings of finance at its most fundamental level. This book appeared to fit that description quite well with the added bonus of being right up to date and anchored in recent world events which I experienced and even felt in day to day life. Also, it was on offer...!

Without doubt, it is a lengthy tome, so value for money is covered. The beginning of the book seemed to be exactly what I wanted - a discussion of various financial theories in some depth, without becoming too dry hand using real-world examples to illustrate. The basics of capitalism and how it works were covered nicely and all seemed to be set for an interesting and insightful look at the present and future, from an intellectual starting point.

To some extent, this is indeed what is delivered. However, the further I went from the first two or three chapters, the more I felt I was being not just taught, but canvassed. The style of the prose became much more 'first person', much less dispassionate and at times, heavily political and emotional. Without doubt, these views (for this is what they are) are strongly-held and cogent. They are also, I am sure, representative of a great many people who have been affected badly by the Crisis and who are still trying to get back to where they were before it all began, at the same time as the 'rich get richer'.Read more ›
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