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An analysis of alperovitzs book america beyond capitalism provides a unique but radical perspective on overhauling our politicaleconomical system. America beyond capitalism reclaiming our wealth our liberty and our democracy was published by nomad on 20150731. Scheduled for publication on the 75th anniversary of the black thursday stock market crash, this closely argued treatise from university of maryland political economist alperovitz the decision to use the atomic bomb claims we are in the midst of another deep economic, social and political crisis. Reclaiming our wealth, our liberty, and our democracy by gar alperovitz.
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