Politics of the Gift

Towards a Convivial Society

AvFrank Adloff

Häftad, Engelska, 2024

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At the heart of capitalism lies the idea of ‘homo economicus’: an ever-rational human being motivated by self-interest which arguably leads societies to economic prosperity. Drawing on French sociologist Marcel Mauss' influential theory of ‘the gift’, Frank Adloff shatters this fallacy to show mutual trust is the only glue that holds societies together; people are giving beings and they can cooperate for the benefit of all when the logic of maximizing personal gain in capitalism is broken. Acknowledging the role of women, nature, and workers in the Global South in transforming society, this book proposes a politics of conviviality, (from the Latin con-vivere: living together) for global and environmental justice as an alternative to the pursuit of profit, growth, and consumption.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2024-04-09
Mått:156 x 234 x 10 mm
Vikt:277 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Alternatives to Capitalism in the 21st Century
Antal sidor:186
Förlag:Bristol University Press
ISBN:9781529226232

Utforska kategorier

Antropologi inom Samhälle och politik
Sociala och etiska frågor inom Samhälle och politik
Sociologi inom Samhälle och politik

Mer om författaren

Frank Adloff is Professor of Sociology at the University of Hamburg and the co-director of the Humanities Centre for Advanced Studies, Futures of Sustainability.

Recensioner i media

“A convivial transformation of our society can no longer merely be hoped for; everything around us signals that this is a must. Frank Adloff's book is indispensable reading to (re)turn to the language and practices of giving, care, and solidarity.” Francesca Forno, University of Trento

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction: From Capitalism’s Crises to a Convivial SocietyPart 1: An Anthropology of Giving1. Self-interest, Altruism, and the Gift2. Mauss’ Gift3. 'Homo donator': A Different AnthropologyPart 2: Society’s Gifts4. Locating the Gift in Society5. The Gift between Socialism and Capitalism6. Commodities, Values, Money, GiftsPart 3: Crossing the Borders7. Science and Technology, Nature and Conviviality8. Gifts of Nature9. Civil Society, Conviviality, UtopiaPart 4: Worlds of Conviviality10. Aesthetic Freedom, or The Gift of Art11. Pluriversalism: Towards a European and Global Politics of ConvivialityConclusion