Capital and Ideology | Signed by Thomas Piketty | First Edition

Description: Capital and Ideology | Signed by Thomas Piketty | First Edition/First Impression | 2020 | BOOK CONDITION | Hardback Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition/First Impression. The original dust jacket is clean with minor wear along top and tail of dust jacket, however there is two small red marks to the front of the dust jacket. Signed to title page by Thomas Piketty. It has not been price clipped and displays the original price tag ‘$39.95 USA’. The exterior boards are clean with minor wear along top and tail of spine, however there is an indentation to the front and rear corners of the front and back board. Spine is straight and is tightly bound. The interior papered boards are clean. All pages are clean and tightly bound. No spillage, marking or underlining within text. Please make reference to attached images on listing. Overall the book is in good condition and would make a great addition to a Thomas Piketty collection. | CAPITAL AND IDEOLOGY STORYLINE | The epic successor to one of the most important books of the century: at once a retelling of global history, a scathing critique of contemporary politics, and a bold proposal for a new and fairer economic system. Thomas Piketty's bestselling Capital in the Twenty-First Century galvanized global debate about inequality. In this audacious follow-up, Piketty challenges us to revolutionize how we think about politics, ideology, and history. He exposes the ideas that have sustained inequality for the past millennium, reveals why the shallow politics of right and left are failing us today, and outlines the structure of a fairer economic system. Our economy, Piketty observes, is not a natural fact. Markets, profits, and capital are all historical constructs that depend on choices. Piketty explores the material and ideological interactions of conflicting social groups that have given us slavery, serfdom, colonialism, communism, and hypercapitalism, shaping the lives of billions. He concludes that the great driver of human progress over the centuries has been the struggle for equality and education and not, as often argued, the assertion of property rights or the pursuit of stability. The new era of extreme inequality that has derailed that progress since the 1980s, he shows, is partly a reaction against communism, but it is also the fruit of ignorance, intellectual specialization, and our drift toward the dead-end politics of identity. Once we understand this, we can begin to envision a more balanced approach to economics and politics. Piketty argues for a new "participatory" socialism, a system founded on an ideology of equality, social property, education, and the sharing of knowledge and power. Capital and Ideology is destined to be one of the indispensable books of our time, a work that will not only help us understand the world, but that will change it. | SELLERS INFORMATION | All books will be securely packaged and shipped with care. Purchases over £100 will be sent recorded/insured delivery and will require a signature upon delivery. Postage can be shared between multiple items, so please take a look at the other items for sale. Our packaging, with the exception of our sticker, is 100% compostable and biodegradable. Our book wrap is a safe, environmentally friendly book wrap that is Forest Stewardship Council certified. Our paper bubble wrap is an eco friendly alternative and is made from recycled paper. Any questions or queries please do not hesitate to get in contact. Kind regards, Endpaper Books 📚 Instagram | endpaper_books Facebook | Endpaper Books Email | info@endpaperbooks.co.uk

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