Alternatives to Capitalism: Proposals for a Democratic Economy

Two leading radical thinkers debate the answer to the question: what kind of society should we be fighting for instead of capitalism? N.B. This book is available for free download from www.newleftproject.org. "Many recognize that the various forms of 'really existing capitalism' have deficiencies that range from harmful to lethal. Few have carefully thought through 'really existing alternatives' that offer hope for escape from problems and dilemmas that are profound, and im-minent. Robin Hahnel and Erik Olin Wright are two of the most thoughtful and perceptive analysts to have pursued this critically important course. Their reasoned and informed interaction is a major contribution towards clarifying the paths forward." - Noam Chomsky. -- "This is an extraordinary book. At one level it is a profoundly informed discussion of critical issues of radical systemic structure. At another it is a model of how a thoughtful dialogue on challenging and highly contested issues should be carried on. A must read for anyone seriously interested in how to conceive the possible forms of fundamental systemic change." - Gar Alperovitz, author of What Then Must We Do: Straight Talk about the Next American Revolution, and Co-Founder of the Democracy Collaborative