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Capitalism Reading Group

  • Picture Book inside HudCo 145 Palisade Street, Suite 200 Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 United States (map)

First Book Club for Capitalism Reading Group
Capitalist Realism: Is There No Alternative? by Mark Fisher (81 pages)

Capitalism reading group is a book club that wants to understand the system we all live in. To think about how that system controls our desires, motivations and the world around us. Led by Austin Furnas of Boxing Day Cafe and community member Dena Verhoff in association with Picture Book and HudCo in Dobbs Ferry, New York.

About the Book:

After 1989, capitalism has presented itself as the only realistic political economic system.

What effects has this "capitalist realism" had on work, culture, education and mental health?

Is it possible to imagine an alternative to capitalism that is not some throwback to discredited models of state control?

Message Board:

Doesn't something feel profoundly wrong about the world? ... or is it going exactly as intended?

Why can we not confront the major crises of today? From the climate catastrophe, income inequality, rise of fascism, housing crisis to lack of basic services and so many more.

Capitalism reading group is a book club that wants to understand the system we all live in. To think about how that system controls our desires, motivations and the world around us.

If you're buying new, support your local book stores. In-stock at Picture Book (Dobbs Ferry).

Need help getting a copy or have questions?
Email capitalismreadinggroup@tuta.com

Earlier Event: March 13
Beth Macy for Congress
Later Event: April 14
PB Book Club - The Correspondent