chelsearednecksrising's review against another edition
4.0
Informative and productive read for social justice workers; left me craving more depth
I would absolutely recommend this to all of my friends invested in community organizing, social justice, and politics work. I loved the variety of topics discussed and solutions presented, with the interconnected perspective. I was hoping for more depth in the solution proposals and organizing strategies to bring them about. Overall, insightful and informative with practical talking points for the policies that would create a realistically equitable future.
I would absolutely recommend this to all of my friends invested in community organizing, social justice, and politics work. I loved the variety of topics discussed and solutions presented, with the interconnected perspective. I was hoping for more depth in the solution proposals and organizing strategies to bring them about. Overall, insightful and informative with practical talking points for the policies that would create a realistically equitable future.
tcweeks24's review against another edition
3.0
Clear, easy-to-read political essays, although they go beyond that somewhat. I liked some of the essays more than others, but overall very interesting.
salama_assata's review against another edition
2.0
I think this is an okay reading for a beginner interested in movements and movement history. There were some interesting ideas discussed in chapters such as "Working for the Weekend," "The Cure for Bad Science," and "Finding the Future of Criminal Justice." Others like "After Gay Marriage" felt like they were on the cusp of radical thought by ultimately fell flat.
Overall, I believe calling this collection "radical" is a big stretch. Many essays espouse the benefits of social democracy and use various eastern European countries as examples of socialism "working." This in itself is a red flag for me as social democracy is usually nothing more than capitalism in a nicer coat and countries like Norway and Sweden which tout "social democracy" and a higher standard of living do so off of the backs of Africa and the Global South.
It was not a bad reading, but it was not great and it definitely did not radicalize me.
Overall, I believe calling this collection "radical" is a big stretch. Many essays espouse the benefits of social democracy and use various eastern European countries as examples of socialism "working." This in itself is a red flag for me as social democracy is usually nothing more than capitalism in a nicer coat and countries like Norway and Sweden which tout "social democracy" and a higher standard of living do so off of the backs of Africa and the Global South.
It was not a bad reading, but it was not great and it definitely did not radicalize me.
nadavdavid's review against another edition
3.0
Several powerful essays on reimagining our economic system. Some were very academic and difficult to follow.
chalicotherex's review against another edition
5.0
I think a lot of heavy, wonkish political literature is so hard to read because you find so many writers obfuscating their inability to outline either society's problems or to suggest possible solutions. What's that John Dolan line again about bad writers and squids using ink for the same purpose? So when I say that this book was quite readable, even a pleasure to read, I think I'm making more than an aesthetic comment.
This is the future I want.
This is the future I want.
jennjenn's review against another edition
4.0
A little something for everyone.
As with most anthologies not every chapter will appeal to you. But this book has a little something for everyone. I would highly recommend it to anyone who leans to the left.
As with most anthologies not every chapter will appeal to you. But this book has a little something for everyone. I would highly recommend it to anyone who leans to the left.
jacquelynjoan's review
5.0
Very accessible for non-economist types like me. The last chapter (before the Coda) had parts that I didn't fully grasp, but that's ok.
I'm going to try to get as many people to read this as I can. I wanted to underline every line.
I'm going to try to get as many people to read this as I can. I wanted to underline every line.
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