It's OK To Be Angry About Capitalism

The Guardian's Bernie Sanders has changed US politics forever, speaking blunt truths about a system fueled by uncontrolled greed and rigged against ordinary people. He asks how we can accept an economic order that allows three billionaires to control more wealth than the bottom half of society, a political system that allows the super-rich to buy elections and politicians, and an energy system that rewards fossil fuel corporations causing the climate crisis. He presents a vision of what would be possible if the political revolution took place, and that economic rights are human rights.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 18 January 2024
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

The Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller, "The Guardian" by Bernie Sanders, has had a lasting impact on US politics. In his book, Owen Jones encourages readers to embrace their anger towards capitalism and to strive for a better system. He exposes the flaws of a system fueled by unchecked greed and rigged against ordinary people, where a handful of oligarchs enjoy immense wealth while the majority struggle to make ends meet. Jones questions how we can accept an economic order that allows three billionaires to hold more wealth than the bottom half of society. He also challenges the political system that enables the super-rich to influence elections and politicians. Furthermore, he raises concerns about the fossil fuel corporations contributing to the climate crisis and demands a change in the energy system that prioritizes sustainability. Jones believes that it is unacceptable to continue with the current status quo and calls for fundamental economic and political transformation. He presents a vision of a society where economic rights are recognized as human rights and where everyone has access to a decent standard of living. While some may view this as a utopian fantasy, Jones argues that it is the true essence of democracy. He believes that it is not too much to ask for a system that works for the benefit of all.

Weight: 236g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781802063110