The Sickness is the System

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The coronavirus pandemic, the deepening economic crash, dangerously divisive political responses, and exploding social tensions have thrown an already declining American capitalist system into a tailspin. The consequences of these mounting and intertwined crises will shape our future. In this unique collection of over 50 essays, "The Sickness is the System: When Capitalism Fails to Save Us from Pandemics or Itself, " Richard D. Wolff argues clearly that "returning to normal" no longer responds adequately to the accumulated problems of US capitalism. What is necessary, instead, is transition toward a new economic system that works for all of us."A blueprint for how we got here, and a plan for how we will rescue ourselves" - Chris Hedges"A magnificent source of hope and insight." - Yanis Varoufakis"In this compelling set of essays, and with his signature clarity, intensity, accessibility and deference to historical and present perspective, Wolff has issued not just a stark warning, but concrete reasoning, as to why this time really should be different." - Nomi Prins"One of the most powerful and incisive voices in America. As an economist he transcends that "dismal science", he is a tribune of Main St, a voice of the people." - George Galloway"Wolff clearly explains the ways that capitalism exacerbates unemployment, inequality, racism, and patriarchy, and threatens the health and safety of workers and communities - i.e., most of us." - Jessica Gordon-Nembhard, Ph.D."If you care about deeper measures of social health as Americans suffer the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, you will find here a wealth of insight, statistics, and other ammunition that we all need in the fight for a more just society." - Adam Hochschild"The current failed system has a noose around all of our necks. Richard Wolff offers an economic vision that gets our society off the gallows." - Jimmy Dore