Alternatives to capitalism : proposals for a democratic economy

What would a viable free and democratic society look like? Poverty, exploitation, instability, hierarchy, subordination, environmental exhaustion, radical inequalities of wealth and power—it is not difficult to list capitalism’s myriad injustices. But is there a preferable and workable alternative? __Alternatives to Capitalism: Proposals for a Democratic Economy__ presents a debate between two such possibilities: Robin Hahnel’s “participatory economics” and Erik Olin Wright’s “real utopian” socialism. It is a detailed and rewarding discussion that illuminates a range of issues and dilemmas of crucial importance to any serious effort to build a better world. What Would A Viable Free And Democratic Society Look Like? Poverty, Exploitation, Instability, Hierarchy, Subordination, Environmental Exhaustion, Radical Inequalities Of Wealth And Power-it Isnot Difficult To List Capitalism's Myriad Injustices. But Is There A Preferable And Workable Alternative? 'alternatives To Capitalism: Proposals For A Democratic Economy' Presents A Debate Between Two Such Possibilities: Robin Hahnel's 'participatory Economics' And Erick Olin Wright's 'real Utopian' Socialism. It Is A Detailed And Rewarding Discussion That Illuminates A Range Of Issues And Dilemmas Of Crucial Importance To Any Serious Effort To Build A Better World--page Four Of Cover. Introduction : A Dialogue / Ed Lewis -- The Case For Participatory Economics / Robin Hahnel -- Participatory Economics : A Sympathetic Critique / Erik Olin Wright -- In Defense Of Participatory Economics / Robin Hahnel -- Socialism And Real Utopias / Erik Olin Wright -- Breaking With Capitalism / Robin Hahnel -- Final Thoughts / Erik Olin Wright. Robin Hahnel, Erik Olin Wright. Includes Bibliographical References.