Books matching: cooperation over competition
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'The New Human Rights Movement: Reinventing the Economy to End Oppression' by Peter Joseph delves into a comprehensive analysis of our economic model, tracing its roots back to the Neolithic Revolution and its evolution into the current free market system. Through a detailed examination of the origins of poverty, ecological destruction, and the market system of trade, the author offers a visionary perspective on how to address the challenges faced under late-stage capitalism. The writing style combines a historical narrative with a forward-thinking approach, proposing a new economic model that challenges traditional ideologies like capitalism and Marxism.
FIGURE 1A. While incomplete, this conceptual graphic represents the biological, psychological, and social (biopsychosocial) influences that intersect to define the health and character of a human b...- #2
Save:'The Conquest of Bread' by Peter Kropotkin presents a vision of a society built on cooperation rather than competition, advocating for an anarchist communist ideology. Kropotkin discusses the problems of the current economic system and offers solutions with detailed reasoning, focusing on the need for collective society, the redistribution of resources, and the practical benefits of working together. is praised for its clear and straightforward explanations of communism and anarchy, making it accessible to the average reader while providing insights into late 19th-century societal issues.
The human race has travelled a long way, since those remote ages when men fashioned their rude implements of flint and lived on the precarious spoils of hunting, leaving to their children for their on... - #3
Save:In 'The Last Graduate', the second book in 'The Scholomance' series by Naomi Novik, the story follows Galadriel as she navigates her senior year at the magical boarding school. Despite being prophesized to become a malevolent sorceress, she finds herself facing monsters and nightmares while trying to protect herself and her peers. The book delves into themes of friendship, alliances, and the struggle against a brutal and mysterious school system, all narrated in a stream of consciousness style that immerses the reader in the dark and magical world created by the author.
The plot of 'The Last Graduate' unfolds with twists and turns, as El and her allies plan strategies to survive the challenges of their final year at the Scholomance. The tension escalates, leading to a gripping climax that leaves readers eagerly anticipating the next installment. The book explores themes of heroism, sacrifice, and the complexities of relationships in a world filled with magic, monsters, and political intrigue.
Most of the religious or spiritual people I know—and to be fair, they’re mostly the sort of people who land in a vaguely pagan commune in Wales, or else they’re terrified wizard kids crammed into a sc...
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series The Scholomance ) - #4
Save:'We Are Cuba!: How a Revolutionary People Have Survived in a Post-Soviet World' by Helen Yaffe delves into the economic and political landscape of Cuba post-Soviet era. It provides a well-researched and detailed account of Cuba's democracy and economy, exploring the country's responses to varying conditions over different periods of development. sheds light on the Cuban Revolution, the support it garnered from the people, and the challenges faced in sustaining socialism in a changing world.
Yaffe's writing style captures the concrete conditions of Cuba's evolution, highlighting the heroic spirit of the Cuban people and their unwavering support for the revolution. Through expert research and firsthand experiences in Cuba, the author paints a vivid picture of the struggles and triumphs of building a new society, emphasizing themes of international solidarity, economic survival strategies, and the resilience of the Cuban population in the face of adversities.
