Alienation and Wellbeing

Marx argued that capitalist society acts against the core capacities, skills, and talents of human beings, limiting their realization or channeling them into activities related to profit rather than need. This book reveals the lived experiences of workers across different industries, offering insights into the insidious ways in which capitalism continues to damage human well-being and calling for society to change for the better.

Format: Hardback
Length: 170 pages
Publication date: 21 December 2023
Publisher: Bristol University Press

Marx contended that capitalist society operates in opposition to the fundamental capacities, skills, and talents of human beings, restricting their realization or redirecting them towards activities solely driven by profit motives rather than genuine human needs. In contemporary times, this book takes Marx's theory of alienation and seamlessly connects it to health and well-being. Through the use of case studies and vignettes of workers from diverse industries, it unveils their lived experiences, providing invaluable insights into theidious ways in which capitalism continues to undermine human well-being. This serves as a powerful plea for how society can undergo a transformative shift towards a more equitable and fulfilling existence.

Marx argued that capitalist society acts against the core capacities, skills and talents of human beings, and that it also limits their realization or channels them into activities related to profit rather than need.

Bringing Marxs theory of alienation forward to the present day, this book uniquely links it to health and well-being.

Using case studies and vignettes of workers across different industries, it reveals their lived experiences, offering crucial insights into the insidious ways in which capitalism continues to damage human well-being.

This is a resounding call for how society can change for the better.

Weight: 414g
Dimension: 161 x 242 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529219296