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Μιλώντας Στην Κόρη Μου, A brief account of capitalism

Author: Gianis Varoufakis

Anyone who cannot explain difficult concepts in simple words to young people simply does not understand them well enough themselves. This book therefore strives to present a narrative about the...

Anyone who cannot explain difficult concepts in simple words to young people simply does not understand them well enough themselves. This book therefore strives to present a narrative about the economy that the author's daughter would not find boring and which also explains two things: how our modern world came to be and why the theories of economists are...

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Anyone who cannot explain difficult concepts in simple words to young people simply does not understand them well enough themselves. This book therefore strives to present a narrative about the economy that the author's daughter would not find boring and which also explains two things: how our modern world came to be and why the theories of economists are part of the problems – and not the solutions – that this world generates.

It poses and answers provocative questions, such as:

  • When and how did the primacy of profit emerge?
  • Why would there never be wealth without debt?
  • Where does the outrageous power of bankers come from?
  • What lies behind economic crises?
  • Is there hope for humanity to stop functioning as a foolish virus that kills the organism it lives in?
  • What is money and why does it "need" democracy?

Although it does not focus on the Greek everyday life of the last, tragic years, the book addresses the big issues of social economy that affect all people everywhere, but in a way that one can use to view the recent collapse of the Greek economy from a different perspective, as well as the reasons why those in power stubbornly refuse to make the decisions that would bring salvation to our societies in Europe, in Greece, and in the world at large.

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Author
Gianis Varoufakis
Publisher
Patakis
Language
Greek
Subtitle
A brief account of capitalism
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
216
Release Date
6/2021
Publication Date
2021
Dimensions
14x21 cm
ISBN-13
9789601697833

Book Type

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
No

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  • johnsalabas

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    Quite interesting, it teaches you things that happen in society and in the state in a simplified manner. I would recommend it.

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    The author is generally vague and in many points loses his train of thought and jumps from one topic to another. Nice stories and historical references. Light and good for an introduction to basic concepts but at a very high level, don't expect technical terms, etc. Which is also expected of course since it is written for someone who has not studied economics.

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    • Was it relatively easy to read?
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    • I liked the writing style in some parts
    • I might read a book by the same author
    • I would not recommend it for reading
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  • johndouk
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    Very well written, in a way that keeps your interest and doesn't tire you. I finished it in a weekend! I learned a lot of new things about how capitalism works, but the most important thing is that I better understood some concepts that I had heard about here and there. I really liked the references to artistic works and the absence of economic terminology. I highly recommend it without reservation!

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  • vas137
    5
    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

    Extremely interesting book, especially considering its subject matter which generally was never among my choices. I was genuinely thrilled. It's worth it!

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  • Lambros_Marazakis
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    10 out of 11 members found this review helpful

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    It helped me understand how the economic circuit and the economic establishment work. I consider this particular book a must-read for anyone interested in studying Economics. At the same time, I highly recommend the continuation of this book, "Another Now," published in 2021 by the author, for an alternative world after the economic crash of 2008.

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    • I liked the writing style
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    • I would recommend it for reading
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    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
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    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Understanding of the subject matter
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Understanding of the subject matter
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Understanding of the subject matter
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
  • Quite interesting, it teaches you things that happen in society and in the state in a simplified manner. I would recommend it.

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • The author is generally vague and in many points loses his train of thought and jumps from one topic to another. Nice stories and historical references. Light and good for an introduction to basic concepts but at a very high level, don't expect technical terms, etc. Which is also expected of course since it is written for someone who has not studied economics.

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • Very well written, in a way that keeps your interest and doesn't tire you. I finished it in a weekend! I learned a lot of new things about how capitalism works, but the most important thing is that I better understood some concepts that I had heard about here and there. I really liked the references to artistic works and the absence of economic terminology. I highly recommend it without reservation!

    Translated from Greek ·
    4
  • Extremely interesting book, especially considering its subject matter which generally was never among my choices. I was genuinely thrilled. It's worth it!

    Translated from Greek ·
    3
  • It helped me understand how the economic circuit and the economic establishment work. I consider this particular book a must-read for anyone interested in studying Economics. At the same time, I highly recommend the continuation of this book, "Another Now," published in 2021 by the author, for an alternative world after the economic crash of 2008.

    Translated from Greek ·
    10
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Anyone who cannot explain difficult concepts in simple words to young people simply does not understand them well enough themselves. This book therefore strives to present a narrative about the economy that the author's daughter would not find boring and which also explains two things: how our modern world came to be and why the theories of economists are part of the problems – and not the solutions – that this world generates.

It poses and answers provocative questions, such as:

  • When and how did the primacy of profit emerge?
  • Why would there never be wealth without debt?
  • Where does the outrageous power of bankers come from?
  • What lies behind economic crises?
  • Is there hope for humanity to stop functioning as a foolish virus that kills the organism it lives in?
  • What is money and why does it "need" democracy?

Although it does not focus on the Greek everyday life of the last, tragic years, the book addresses the big issues of social economy that affect all people everywhere, but in a way that one can use to view the recent collapse of the Greek economy from a different perspective, as well as the reasons why those in power stubbornly refuse to make the decisions that would bring salvation to our societies in Europe, in Greece, and in the world at large.

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Specifications

Author
Gianis Varoufakis
Publisher
Patakis
Language
Greek
Subtitle
A brief account of capitalism
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
216
Release Date
6/2021
Publication Date
2021
Dimensions
14x21 cm
ISBN-13
9789601697833

Book Type

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
No

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

Reviews (13)

  1. 11
  2. 2
  3. 3 stars
    0
  4. 2 stars
    0
  5. 1 star
    0
Review this product
  • Paper quality
  • Understanding of the subject matter
  • Was it interesting enough?
  • I liked the writing style
  • I would read a book by the same author
  • Was it easy to read?
  • I would recommend it for reading
  • johnsalabas

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    Quite interesting, it teaches you things that happen in society and in the state in a simplified manner. I would recommend it.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Understanding of the subject matter
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • Was it relatively easy to read?
    • Maybe
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • konmpar
    4
    0 out of 1 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    The author is generally vague and in many points loses his train of thought and jumps from one topic to another. Nice stories and historical references. Light and good for an introduction to basic concepts but at a very high level, don't expect technical terms, etc. Which is also expected of course since it is written for someone who has not studied economics.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it relatively easy to read?
    • Understanding of the subject matter
    • Was it relatively interesting?
    • I liked the writing style in some parts
    • I might read a book by the same author
    • I would not recommend it for reading
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • johndouk
    5
    4 out of 4 members found this review helpful

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    Very well written, in a way that keeps your interest and doesn't tire you. I finished it in a weekend! I learned a lot of new things about how capitalism works, but the most important thing is that I better understood some concepts that I had heard about here and there. I really liked the references to artistic works and the absence of economic terminology. I highly recommend it without reservation!

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Understanding of the subject matter
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • vas137
    5
    3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

    Extremely interesting book, especially considering its subject matter which generally was never among my choices. I was genuinely thrilled. It's worth it!

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Understanding of the subject matter
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Lambros_Marazakis
    5
    10 out of 11 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    It helped me understand how the economic circuit and the economic establishment work. I consider this particular book a must-read for anyone interested in studying Economics. At the same time, I highly recommend the continuation of this book, "Another Now," published in 2021 by the author, for an alternative world after the economic crash of 2008.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Understanding of the subject matter
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Verified purchase

    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Understanding of the subject matter
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
  • Verified purchase

    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Understanding of the subject matter
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
  • Verified purchase

  • Verified purchase

    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Understanding of the subject matter
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Understanding of the subject matter
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
    • Paper quality
    • Was it easy to read?
    • Understanding of the subject matter
    • Was it interesting enough?
    • I liked the writing style
    • I would read a book by the same author
    • I would recommend it for reading
  • Quite interesting, it teaches you things that happen in society and in the state in a simplified manner. I would recommend it.

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • The author is generally vague and in many points loses his train of thought and jumps from one topic to another. Nice stories and historical references. Light and good for an introduction to basic concepts but at a very high level, don't expect technical terms, etc. Which is also expected of course since it is written for someone who has not studied economics.

    Translated from Greek ·
    0
  • Very well written, in a way that keeps your interest and doesn't tire you. I finished it in a weekend! I learned a lot of new things about how capitalism works, but the most important thing is that I better understood some concepts that I had heard about here and there. I really liked the references to artistic works and the absence of economic terminology. I highly recommend it without reservation!

    Translated from Greek ·
    4
  • Extremely interesting book, especially considering its subject matter which generally was never among my choices. I was genuinely thrilled. It's worth it!

    Translated from Greek ·
    3
  • It helped me understand how the economic circuit and the economic establishment work. I consider this particular book a must-read for anyone interested in studying Economics. At the same time, I highly recommend the continuation of this book, "Another Now," published in 2021 by the author, for an alternative world after the economic crash of 2008.

    Translated from Greek ·
    10
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