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Below are groups and resources (books, articles, websites, etc.) related to this topic. Click on an item’s title to go its resource page with author, publisher, description/abstract and other details, a link to the full text if available, as well as links to related topics in the Subject Index. You can also browse the Title, Author, Subject, Chronological, Dewey, LoC, and Format indexes, or use the Search box. Results99 Connexions Library19 Connexions Directory of Groups & Websites 7 Sources Experts & Spokespersons 2 Sources Library 2 From the Connexions Archives Connexions LibraryThe Accumulation of Capital  Luxemburg, Rosa Book 1913 Rosa Luxemburg's analysis of the inherent contradictions of capitalist accumulation. Alternative Economic Indicators Anderson, Victor Book 1991 Anderson outlines out a new conceptual framework for economics which gives attention to enviromentalism and social indicators as well as financial ones.
Behind the Money Curtain: A Left Take on Taxes, Spending and Modern Monetary Theory Kavanagh, Jim Article 2018 Taxes do not fund government spending.That's a core insight of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) whose radical implications have not been understood very well by the left. Indeed, it's not well understood ... Beyond Interdependence: The Meshing of the World's Economy and the Earth's Ecology MacNeill, Jim; Winsemius, Pieter; Yakushiji, Taizo Book 1992 Blueprint for a Green Economy Pearce, David; Markandya, Anil; Barbier, Edward B. Book 1989 A set of practical proposals for financing a sustainable environment. Canada and the State of the Planet: The Social, Economic and Environmental Trends That Are Shaping Our Lives Keating, Michael Book 1997 Canadian Information Sharing Service: Pilot Copy, February 1976 Serial Publication (Periodical) 1976 The first issue of the Canadian Information Sharing Service publication. The name of the publication was later changed to Connexions and then to Connexions Digest. Canadian Information Sharing Service: Volume 3, Number 2 - April 1978 Serial Publication (Periodical) 1978 Das Capital, Volume 1: A Critical Analysis of Capitalist Production Marx, Karl Book 1867 Marx's great work sets out to grasp and portray the totality of the capitalist mode of production, and the bourgeois society that emerges from it. He describes and connects all its economic features, ... The Common Good Chomsky, Noam; interviewed by David Barsamian Book 1998 Interviews with Noam Chomsky on the U.S. and the world. Compass Points: Navigating the Twentieth Century Chodos, Robert (Editor) Book 1999 A radical history of the twentieth century by a wide of Canadian authors and essayists grappling with crucial developments in politics, economics, society, and culture in Canada and abroad.
The Complete Works of Rosa Luxemburg, Volume I: Economic Writings 1 Luxemburg, Rosa (Edited by Peter Hudis Book 2013 This first volume in Rosa Luxemburg's Complete Works, entitled Economic Writings 1, contains some of Luxemburg's most important statements on the globalization of capital, wage labour, imperialism, an... The Complete Works of Rosa Luxemburg, Volume II: Economic Writings 2 Luxemburg, Rosa (Edited by Peter Hudis and Paul Le Blanc) Book 2015 This volume contains a new English translation of Luxemburg’s most important book, The Accumulation of Capital (1913) as well as her response to its critics. Taken together, they constitute one of the... Connexions: Volume 4, Number 1 - February 1979 - National Security/Securite Nationale Serial Publication (Periodical) 1979 Connexions: Volume 4, Number 2 - March 1979 - Native Rights/Les Droits des Autochtones Serial Publication (Periodical) 1979 Connexions: Volume 4, Number 4 - September 1979 - Food/La Nourriture Serial Publication (Periodical) 1979 Connexions: Volume 5, Number 5 - January 1981 - Militarism/Militarisme Serial Publication (Periodical) 1981 Connexions: Volume 6, Number 1 - February 1981 - Lesbians/Gay Men/Lesbiennes/Hommes Gais Serial Publication (Periodical) 1981 Connexions: Volume 6, Number 2 - April 1981 - Urban Core/Milieu Urbain Serial Publication (Periodical) 1981 Connexions: Volume 8, Number 2 - Summer 1983 - Toward a New Economy Serial Publication (Periodical) 1983 Connexions: Volume 8, Number 3-4 - Winter 1983/84 - Native Issues - A Digest of Resources and Groups for Social Serial Publication (Periodical) 1984 Connexions: Volume 9, Number 2 - Summer 1984 - Rights and Liberties - A Digest of Resources & Groups for Social Serial Publication (Periodical) 1984 Connexions: Volume 10, Number 1 - Spring 1986 - The Arts and Social Change Serial Publication (Periodical) 1986 Connexions: Volume 11, Number 1 - Spring 1987 - A Digest of Resources and Groups for Social Change Serial Publication (Periodical) 1987 Connexions: Volume 11, Number 2 - Winter 1988 - A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1988 Connexions Annual 1989: A Social Change Sourcebook: Information and ideas about social and environmental alternatives Diemer, Ulli (ed.) Book 1989 The Connexions Annual is simultaneously a reference book and an introduction to the world of social and environmental alternatives. Connexions Annual 1994: A Sourcebook of Social and Environmental Alternatives Diemer, Ulli (ed.) Serial Publication (Periodical) 1994 Simultaneously a reference book and an introduction to the world of social and environmental alternatives. The bulk of the Annual is devoted to listings of grassroots groups. It also contains a series... Connexions Annual Overview: Economy, Poverty, Work Article 1989 To effect desired change, it is necessary to have the power to set a different agenda, and therefore to challenge the current concentration of economic and political power. One of the keys to building... Connexions Digest: Volume 12, Number 1 - Fall 1988 - A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1988 Connexions Digest: Volume 12, Number 2 - Issue 48 - Winter 1988-89 - A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1989 Connexions Digest: Issue 50 - December 1989 - A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1989 Connexions Digest: Issue 51 - May 1990 - A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1990 Connexions Digest: Issue 52 - August 1990 - A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1990 Connexions Digest: Issue 53 - January 1991- A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1991 Connexions Digest: Issue 54 - February 1992- A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1992 Connexions Library: Economy, Poverty, Work Focus Website Selected articles, books, websites and other resources on the economy and economics. Debt Bondage Or Self-Reliance: A Popular Perspective on the Global Debt Crisis Book 1985 Describes the effects of international debt on workers, the unemployed, and peasants who neither asked for or benefit from such debt. It describes the growing number of people's movements in Canada an... Democracy's Oxygen: How Corporations Control the News Winter, James Book 1997 Winter shows that far from providing "democracy's oxygen," the news media legitimize a fundamentally undemocratic system. Instead of keeping the public informated, news organizations manufacture publi... Devastating Crisis Unfolds: Against The Current vol. 132 Brenner, Bob Article 2008 Bob Brenner, for the ATC editors. The current crisis could well turn out to be the most devastating since the Great Depression. It manifests profound, unresolved problems in the real economy that have... The Encyclopedia of Censorship Green, Johnathon Book 1992 This Encyclopedia concentrates primarily on the United States and the United Kingdom, but it also covers events in Western and Eastern Europe and in parts of the Third World. The Encyclopedia is an ac... The End of Loser Liberalism: Making Markets Progressive Baker, Dean Book 2011 Progressives need a fundamentally new approach to politics. They have been losing not just because conservatives have so much more money and power, but also because they have accepted the conservative... False God: How the Globalization Myth has Impoverished Canada Laxer, James Book 1993 Laxer argues that the neoconservative economic agenda is folly, and that the United States is caught in a downward spiral of limited government power and widening social divisions. He demonstrates tha... The Faltering Economy: The Problem of Accumulation Under Monopoly Capitalism Foster, John Bellamy; Szlajfer, Henryk Book 1984 The essays in this volume are part of a radical attempt to grapple with the problems of advanced capitalist development without discarding the real theoretical breakthroughs made by Keynes. Farewell to the Working Class: An Essay on Post-Industrial Socialism Gorz, Andre Book 1980 Gorz argues that changes in science and technology have broken the power of industrial workers, especially skilled workers, and that, as a result, they are no longer central to the socialist project. Farmageddon: Food and the Culture of Biotechnolgy Kneen, Brewster Book 1999 Kneen explains how corporations control the distribution of food with little knowledge or care of the health risks of engineered food. For the Common Good: Redirecting the Economy Toward Community, the Environment, and a Sustainable Future Daly, Herman E. and Jr. Cobb , John B Book 1989 The authors argue that America's growth-oriented, industrial economy has led to environmental problems and propose an alternative economic paradigm. Green Guide to Germany Speakman, Fleur; Speakman, Colin Book 1992 The authors advocate a new form of Tourism in Germany called Sanfter Tourismus which enourages the tourist to respect the environment and use alternative means of transportation which is environmental... How Offshoring Has Destroyed the Economy: Nobel Laureate: Globalism Has Been Ruinous for Americans Roberts, Paul Craig Article 2011 All of economics is predicated on the notion that resources are inexhaustible, and that the only challenge is to use them most efficiently. But if resources are not inexhaustible and cannot be replica... Just Around the Corner: The Paradox of the Jobless Recovery Aronowitz, Stanley Book 2005 Aronowitz details how U.S. capitalism has achieved higher profits at the expense of the quality and quantity of jobs, and contradicts the ideological justifications that seek to justify deteriorating ... Killing the Host: How Financial Parasites and Debt Bondage Destroy the Global Economy Hudson, Michael Book 2015 In Killing the Host, economist Michael Hudson exposes how finance, insurance, and real estate (the FIRE sector) have seized control of the global economy at the expense of industrial capitalism and go... Madness and Ruin: Politics and Economy in the Neoconservative Age Watkins, Mel Book 1992 Watkin's book, based on his monthly articles in This Magazine is a scathing attack on the Mulroney government's adoption of neo-conservative economics. With their adoption of Reaganite policies they h... Marxism, Feminism, the State: Volume 1 Socialist Studies Editorial Collective Book 1983 Includes essays on the sexual division of labour, and socialist organizing in the 80s, referring to Engels, Ryerson, and MacPherson. The Meaning of Venezuela's Bolivarian Revolution: Against The Current vol. 113 Albo, Greg Article 2004 A feature of revolutions is that they keep coming around in unexpected ways and in unexpected places. Who would have dared predict the eruption that was Seattle in November 1999, when the powers behi... Melbourne: WEF Meets Real World: Against The Current vol. 89 Skanthakumar, B. Article 2000 Over 15 000 people from all corners of Australia and farther afield blockaded the Asia-Pacific summit of the World Economic Forum (W.E.F.) in Melbourne between September 11 and 13 in the latest expres... Monopoly Capital: An essay on American economic and social order Baran, Paul A.; Sweezy, Paul M. Book 1966 An analysis of American capitalism. More Unequal: Aspects of Class in the United States Yates, Michael (ed.) Book 2007 Yates looks at class from a global vantage point integrating discussions of race, gender, and class, and the emergence of an international capitalist class. Nature of Economies Jacobs, Jane Book 2000 Jacobs argues that since human beings exist wholly within nature as part of natural order in every respect, we should look to the processes of nature for vibrant and flexible models of economic planni... A New and Better Canada: Principles and Policies of a New Canadian Political Party Hurtig, Mel Book 1992 Hurtig calls for a new political party committed to sweeping political reform and plans to put Canadians back to work. A New Phase of Economic Crisis: Against The Current vol. 135 Rasmus, Jack Article 2008 In early AprilL 2008 the general consensus was that the U.S. economy had clearly fallen into recession. A long list of key economic indicators from November 2007 through March 2008 were all flashing r... The New Protectionism: Protecting the Future Against Free Trade Lang, Tim; Hines, Colin; Hightower, Jim Book 1994 This book analyses the powers behind the free trade argument to present an outline of what a viable and more just future could be. Le Nouvel Ordre Economique International Article 1975 Une vue d'ensemble du "nouvel ordre economique international." Obama's "We Got No Money" Rap : Why It Augurs a Sinister Banksters' End Game Whitney, Mike Article 2009 Obama is deliberately precipitating another crisis on the advise of his chief lieutenants. Summers and Geithner are steering the economy back into recession so they can implement the same austerity me... Privatizing Social Security: Who Wins?: Against The Current vol. 114 Prins, Nomi Article 2005 Over the years, there have been numerous attempts and proposals to privatize the social security system. It was a key Republican platform item in the 2000 election. The idea was subsequently thwarte... The Question of the Commons: The Culture and Ecology of Communal Resources McCay, Bonnie J ; Acheson, James M (Editors) Book 1987 Race, Class & the Apartheid State Wolpe, Harold Book 1990 The rise of mass political opposition has put in question all the major issues of social change-relationship of race and class, challenges to apartheid in the economy and the nature of the state. Radical economics, Marxist economics and Marx's economics Hardy, Jane Article 2016 The major global crises of the mid-1970s and 2008-9 provoked debates among the ruling class about the best economic policies to manage capitalism. For socialists and activists the question was differe... The Realities of China Today: Against The Current vol. 137 Hart-Landsberg, Martin Article 2008 Interest in the post-1978 Chinese market reform experience remains high and for an obvious reason: China is widely considered to be one of the most successful developing countries in modern times. The... Saddam's Iraq: Revolution or Reaction? CARDRI - Committee Against Repression and for Democratice Rights in Iraq Book 1990 Shooting the Hippo: Death by Deficit and Other Canadian Myths McQuaig, Linda Book 1995 An examination of how economic policies systematically favour the interests of the rich while pretending to be for the common good. The Silent Revolution in Africa: Debt, Development and Democracy Cheru, Fantu Book 1990 Cheru ascribes the crisis in Africa to its origins as export-led development rather than the natural factors such as drought and famine. He praises the evolution of ordinary Africans opting out of the... Some Historical Perspectives on Canadian Agrarian Political Movements: The Ontario Origins of Agrarian Criticism of Canadian Industrial Society Hann, Russel Book 1971 The Spectre of Capitalism: The Future of the World Economy After the Fall of Communism Keegan, William Book 1993 The Sub-Prime Market Crisis: Against The Current vol. 131 Prins, Nomi Article 2007 It wasn't until I flew to the United Kingdom on Saturday, September 15th, that the globalized nature of the sub-prime contagion really hit home, as it were, for me. On my flight over, I grabbed a copy... Take Back the Nation: Revised Edition Barlow, Maude; Campbell, Bruce Book 1991 A passionate and thoughtful assessment of Canada in crisis. Analyses the dangers posed by NAFTA to Canada's economy and independence. Proposes economic, political and cultural solutions to Canada's pr... Trading Freedom: How Free Trade Affects Our Lives, Work and Environment Cavanagh, John, Gershman, John, Baker, Karen, Helmke, Gretchen Book 1992 ... Unreliable Sources: A Guide to Detecting Bias in the New Media Lee, Martin A.; Solomon, Norman Book 1992 Lee and Solomon argue that American news media censor actual current events. The reason being is that there is pressure from the Government and Corporations. The public must challenge the facts of bot... Vital Signs: The Trends that are Shaping Our Future Brown, Lester Book 1992 Worldwatch Institute charts coming trends using a straightforward format. Areas addressed include military expenditures and cigarette consumption. Whose Wipeout? Whose Bailout?: Against The Current vol. 137 The Editors Article 2008 Is this what 1931 looks like? Years ago, we recall, two themes for popular cinema were people trapped in burning skyscrapers ("Towering Inferno") and market sharks engaged in financial manipulations ... Worker Co-operatives: Working Papers Vol. 2 No. 6 Jordan, John E.; Quarter, Jack Book 1984 An introduction to the principles and practical considerations of forming worker co-operatives. The Workers' Party and Political Crisis in Brazil: Lula at a Crossroads?: Against The Current vol. 123 Baiocchi, Gianpaolo Article 2006 In June 2005, the first allegations of a rogue politician in a rightwing party in coalition with Brazil's governing Workers' Party (PT) seemed spurious enough. The politician himself, Roberto Jefferso... Connexions Directory of Groups & WebsitesArusha Cross-Cultural Centre Stimulate reflection and action by Canadians to promote equitable development of peoples at home and abroad, and communication and understanding among people of different cultures. Briarpatch Briarpatch is Saskatchewan's independent alternative newsmagazine committed to building a socialist society. We provide an open forum for disadvantaged peoples and support progressive movements workin... Connexions Information Sharing Services Connexions provides information and services for advocacy groups, voluntary and non-profit organizations, and individuals, who are working for social and economic justice, environmental responsibility... Council of Canadians We believe that we Canadians should control our natural resources, our energy, our water, and our culture. We believe the important political and economic decisions that decide our future should be ma... CounterCurrents.org An alternative news site based in India. We bring out what the mainstream media fails to tell you, or hides from you. These are the things that really matter. The things which may determine the fate o... History & Policy History & Policy:
* Demonstrates the relevance of history to contemporary policymaking
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* Increases the influence of... International Socialists The world cries out for change - radical change. The International Socialists reject the world of oppression, war, misery, exploitation and environmental destruction that capitalism has created.
We s... Labour Capital & Society An interdisciplinary, bilingual, refereed journal on labour issues concerning the regions of Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean and the Middle East. Labour/Le Travail A bilingual journal holding no rigid position on the definition of labour. The editorial board hopes to foster imaginative approaches to both teaching and research in labour studies through an open ex... Left Business Observer Left Business Observer is a newsletter on economics and politics. This site collects some sample articles and background information.
Marxists Internet Archive Large archive of the writings of Marx and Engels and of others in the Marxist tradition. Searchable.
News and Letters An organization of Marxist-Humanists standing for the abolition of capitalism, both in its private property form and ins its state property form. We stand for the deveopment of new human relations; wh... Ontario Coalition for Social Justice A provincial network of organizations and local community based coalitions dedicated to development of a people-oriented society. Justice and jobs, we can have both. Society for Socialist Studies The society's purpose to facilitate and encourage research and analysis in Canada with emphasis on socialist, feminist, ecological, and anti-racist points of view. Sources Sources specializes in collecting, indexing, and disseminating information to help journalists, editors, and researchers quickly reach articulate experts and spokespersons who can provide background i... This Magazine This Magazine tells you what's happening and why. News across Canada, award-winning investigations, columnists, fiction, poetry, comics, more! Union Art Service The Union Art Service is a co-operative of Canadian political cartoonists. The trade union and progressive publications across Canada that subscribe to the U. A. S. are sent a monthly package of carto... Sources Experts & SpokespersonsSources LibraryBehind the Numbers A blog from the CCPA Commentary on issues that affect Canadians, including the economy, poverty, inequality, climate change, budgets, taxes, public services, and employment. The City in History Its Origins, Its Transformations, and Its Prospects Mumford, Lewis 1961 Beginning with an interpretation of the origin and nature of the city, Mumford follows the city's development from Egypt and Mesopotamia through Greece, Rome, and the Middle Ages to the modern world. From the Connexions ArchivesMarxists Internet Archive Website Large archive of the writings of Marx and Engels and of others in the Marxist tradition. Searchable. Research Unit for Political Economy (India) Website Concerned with analysing, at the theoretical and empirical levels, various aspects of the economic life of India and its institutions. Aims to compile, analyse, and present information and statistics ... |
