Omnia Sunt Communia: On the Commons and the Transformation to Postcapitalism (In Common)

In this weaving of radical political economy, __Omnia Sunt Communia__ sets out the steps to postcapitalism. By conceptualising the commons not just as common goods but as a set of social systems, Massimo De Angelis shows their pervasive presence in everyday life, mapping out a strategy for total social transformation. From the micro to the macro, De Angelis unveils the commons as fields of power relations – shared space, objects, subjects – that explode the limits of daily life under capitalism. He exposes attempts to co-opt the commons, through the use of code words such as 'participation' and 'governance', and reveals the potential for radical transformation rooted in the reproduction of our communities, of life, of work and of society as a whole. “De Angelis has applied his considerable academic understanding to his practical experience of communing to advance a critical conversation on social change.” ―__Green Left Weekly__ “An extraordinary new book.” ―__CounterPunch__ “As the crises of neoliberal capitalism deepen, Massimo De Angelis offers us a sweeping framework for understanding how commons can provide practical pathways for political and social emancipation. Timely, insightful and hopeful.” ―David Bollier, author of __Think Like a Commoner__ “De Angelis does for the commons in this book what Marx did for capitalism in __Capital__. __Omnia Sunt Communia__ will be indispensable to scholars and activists grappling with the most important question of our time: what system, if any, should follow the end of capitalism?” ―George Caffentzis, author of __In Letters of Blood and Fire: Work, Machines, and the Crisis of Capitalism__ “Carefully argued and with a wealth of profound examples, this book is at once expansively curious and politically urgent. De Angelis does justice to the complex heat and light of the commons: our hidden past, our living present and our potential future.” ―Max Haiven, author of __Crises of Imagination, Crises of Power__ “An ambitious and path-breaking work. While he introduces us to the main theorists of the commons, De Angelis also explores new ground. It makes for a powerful and challenging book that all educators and activists in movements for social justice should read.” ―Silvia Federici, author of __Revolution at Point Zero: Housework, Reproduction, and Feminist Struggle__ **Massimo De Angelis** is professor of political economy at the University of East London, and founder and editor of the web journal __The Commoner__ (www.thecommoner.org). His previous books include __The Beginning of History__ (2007). This book reveals the potential for radical transformation contained in a conceptualisation of the commons as a set of social systems, rather than just common goods. In this weaving of radical political economy, Omnia Sunt Communia sets out the steps to postcapitalism. By conceptualising the commons not just as common goods but as a set of social systems, Massimo De Angelis shows their pervasive presence in everyday life, mapping out a strategy for total social transformation. From the micro to the macro, De Angelis unveils the commons as fields of power relations - shared space, objects, subjects - that explode the limits of daily life under capitalism. He exposes attempts to co-opt the commons, through the use of code words such as 'participation' and 'governance', and reveals the potential for radical transformation rooted in the reproduction of our communities, of life, of work and of society as a whole In Omnia Sunt Communia, Massimo De Angelis Offers A Radical Political Economy, Illuminating The Steps Necessary To Arrive At A Post-capitalist World. By Conceptualizing The Idea Of Commons Not Just As Common Goods But As A Set Of Social Systems, De Angelis Shows Their Pervasive Presence In Everyday Life, And He Maps Out A Strategy For Total Social Transformation. From The Micro To The Macro, De Angelis Unveils The Commons As Fields Of Power Relations—shared Space, Objects, And Subjects—that Explode The Limits Of Daily Life Under Capitalism. He Exposes Attempts To Co-opt The Commons, Through The Use Of Seemingly Innocuous Words Such As “participation” And “governance,” And He Reveals The Potential For Radical Transformation Rooted In The Social Reproduction Of Our Communities, Life, Work, And Society As A Whole.-- Massimo De Angelis. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 389-418) And Index. In Omnia Sunt Communia, Massimo de Angelis offers a radical political economy, illuminating the steps necessary to arrive at a post-capitalist world. By conceptualizing the idea of commons not just as common goods but as a set of social systems, de Angelis shows their pervasive presence in everyday life, and he maps out a strategy for total social transformation. From the micro to the macro, de Angelis unveils the commons as fields of power relations--shared space, objects, and subjects--that explode the limits of daily life under capitalism. He exposes attempts to co-opt the commons, through the use of seemingly innocuous words such as "participation" and "governance," and he reveals the potential for radical transformation rooted in the social reproduction of our communities, life, work, and society as a whole.-- Provided by Publisher Commons as systems -- Common goods -- Systems -- Elements -- From Elinor Ostrom to Karl Marx -- Commons governance -- The money nexus and the commons formula -- Commoning: the source of grassroots power -- Mobilising social labour for commoning -- The production of autonomy, boundaries and sense -- Social change -- Boundary commoning -- Commons and capital/state -- Towards postcapitalism