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‘Richard Swift’s S.O.S.: Alternatives to Capitalism makes a major contribution to changing the parameters of political debate. It helps us move beyond the pseudo-alternatives of the political mainstream and begin to work for the kind of change we can believe in without being delusional. We need serious and widespread discussion of Swift’s central thesis that a reinvigorated left politics focused on policies such as degrowth, control of capital, and a guaranteed income can lead us toward the overarching goal of a just, compassionate, ecologically sound and democratically self-managed post-capitalist society.’

John P Clark, Professor of Philosophy at Loyola University, New Orleans, and author of The Impossible Community.

‘Richard Swift knows that our planet and its people are in big trouble. Hence his title S.O.S. Yet his examination of the causes and the possible solutions is thoughtful, historical minded and humane. I came away from S.O.S. with the comforting sense that there was an enjoyable world before capitalism and there can be one after.’

Barbara Garson, playwright and author of Down the Up Escalator: How the 99% Live.

‘Where is the world headed? In the era of multiple crises that have taken the planet by a storm, Richard Swift’s thoroughly researched and timely book takes a much-needed view of the alternatives that existed – and still exist – beyond capitalism. The point that emerges through this book is singularly important: that the survival of our planet is more important than that of any one “ism”.’

Jaideep Hardikar, journalist and author of A Village Awaits Doomsday.

‘Swift guides his reader through a troubling political history of 20th-century capitalism and its stunted alternatives. He then explores ways out of our death trap known as business-as-usual. A genuine invitation both to dream and to recover from a nightmare.’

Federico Demaria, Research & Degrowth, Barcelona.