This is a stimulating book that approaches key concepts of environmental politics and Marxist economics from a fresh point of view. It's central thesis is that the Free Gifts to capitalism, clean air, water, raw materials and so on, only look free because they are so defined within a system geared towards blind accumulation of wealth. These Free Gifts offer humanity much, but they are also taken from us in ways that undermine and destroy society. Alyssa Battistoni's book offers much food for thought, and I'm looking forward to reviewing it for another journal. I'll post the link here when it's complete.
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