Astra Publishing House Capital from Zero: Reading Marx in the Age of Climate Catastrophe

For readers of David Harvey and Thomas Piketty comes a new introduction to Marx's Capital from the author of the internationally bestselling book Slow Down. The follow-up to his global bestsellerSlow Downand a new introduction to Marx'sCapital,Capital From Zerois a reading guide, a manifesto, a revision, and a reclamation of Marx's foundational work of political theory. Building on his signature argument of "degrowth communism", Saito's introduction bringsCapital squarely into the 21st century, offering a uniquely non-Western, non-dogmatic and eco-socialist reading of the famous text.Saito is a singular intellect with an essential and innovative point of view--a fresh new voice in Marxist theory who will sit alongside David Harvey and Thomas Piketty in educating and guiding the next generation of radical intellectuals. The book reconstructs Marx'sCapitalfrom a totally new perspective based on more recent research findings, liberating Marx from old dogmas of the Soviet socialism and aiming to rekindle our ability to envision a more equal and sustainable society beyond capitalism.