Max Haiven
Palm Oil: The Grease of Empire
Palm Oil: The Grease of Empire
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Palm oil, found in half of supermarket products, has shaped our world. Max Haiven's book explores how capitalism is lubricated by this ubiquitous elixir, from its origins in West Africa to its Southeast Asian palm oil superpowers. He argues for recognizing humanity's potential to shape our world beyond racial capitalism and neo-colonial dispossession.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 20 April 2022
Publisher: Pluto Press
Palm oil, a ubiquitous ingredient found in half of supermarket products, has had a profound impact on our world. In his book "The Lubrication of Capitalism: How Palm Oil Shapes Our World," Max Haiven explores the intricate connections between palm oil, capitalism, and global power dynamics.
Tracing the origins of palm oil from West Africa to its current dominance in Southeast Asia, Haiven offers a sweeping and experimental narrative that spans a wide range of topics. From the looted treasures of colonialism to the American system of mass incarceration, from the history of modern art to the industrialization of war, the book offers a kaleidoscopic and urgent exploration of our interconnected world.
Haiven goes beyond simply calling for consumer boycotts and advocates for a more holistic approach. He argues that palm oil holds the potential to shape our world beyond racial capitalism and neo-colonial dispossession. By recognizing the past in the present and seizing the power to create a better world, Haiven's book encourages readers to engage in a critical reflection on the forces that shape our lives and to work towards a more just and sustainable future.
"The Lubrication of Capitalism" is a powerful and thought-provoking book that challenges readers to think beyond the boundaries of individual consumption and to recognize the profound impact of our choices on the world around us. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complex web of power and influence that shapes our modern world.
Weight: 134g
Dimension: 109 x 214 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780745345826
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