Capitalism and Desire: The Psychic Cost of Free Markets

by Todd McGowan

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Despite creating vast inequalities and propping up reactionary world regimes, capitalism has many passionate defenders--but not because of what it withholds from some and gives to others. Capitalism dominates, Todd McGowan argues, because it mimics the structure of our desire while hiding the trauma that the system inflicts upon it. People from all backgrounds enjoy what capitalism provides, but at the same time are told more and better is yet...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0231178735

ISBN13:9780231178730

Release Date:March 2023

Publisher:Columbia University Press

Length:304 Pages

Weight:0.95 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 6.0" x 8.9"

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