Politics of the Gift: Towards a Convivial Society - Paperback
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Politics of the Gift: Towards a Convivial Society - Paperback
$85.41
by Frank Adloff (Author)
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.
Author Biography
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.
Number of Pages: 186
Dimensions: 0.41 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN
Publication Date: April 09, 2024
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