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Politics of the gift
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- Book Synopsis
- At the heart of capitalism lies the idea of 'homo economicus': an ever-rational human being motivated by self-interest which arguably leads societies to economic prosperity. Drawing on French sociologist Marcel Mauss' influential theory of 'the gift', Frank Adloff shatters this fallacy to show mutual trust is the only glue that holds societies together; people are giving beings and they can cooperate for the benefit of all when the logic of maximizing personal gain in capitalism is broken. Acknowledging the role of women, nature, and workers in the Global South in transforming society, this book proposes a politics of conviviality, (from the Latin con-vivere: living together) for global and environmental justice as an alternative to the pursuit of profit, growth, and consumption.
- About The Author
- Frank Adloff is Professor of Sociology at the University of Hamburg and the co-director of the Humanities Centre for Advanced Studies, Futures of Sustainability.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781529226232
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Bristol University Press, (09 April 2024)
- Number of Pages
- 186
- Weight
- 304 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 234 x 156 x 13 mm
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