December 2008



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11 Five reasons to get rid of Money
Socialist society will have no need for money. This will profoundly affect all aspects of life.

13 The return of Karl Marx

A German publisher has reported that sales of Das Kapital have
increased dramatically.


15 Robert Owen: paternalist utopian
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the death of Robert Owen. The Owenites introduced the word “socialism” but Owen himself always opposed the class struggle.


17 “Electrickery”
Non-polluting, electric cars could be mass produced, but aren’t. We examine why
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18 Why we need a theory
Towards a better understanding of the world, in order to change it.





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3 Editorial
How to lose friends


4 Pathfinders
Future al Fresco


5 Letters

6 Material World

The new frontier


8 Pieces Together

8 Contact Details

9 Cooking the Books 1

Keynes rides again


16 Cooking the Books 2
The myth of magic money


19 Reviews
Green Capitalism.


20 Reviews

From poverty
to power


21 Meetings

22 50 Years Ago
Borstal boy


23 Greasy Pole

Lucky Gordon?


24 Voice from the Back

Poverty recruits; War is mental;
Vatican bonuses, and more


24 Free Lunch



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