Category: Sociology/Political Science Schooling in Capitalist America: Educational Reform and the Contradictions of Economic Life is a seminal work that critiques the neoliberal reforms of the 1980s and 1990s. The authors, Samuel Bowles and Herbert Gintis, argue that these reforms have created a system in which schools are designed to produce workers who can compete in a global marketplace rather than citizens who can participate in democratic decision-making. They draw on a wealth of empirical evidence from the United States to support their claims, including data on standardized test scores and graduation rates. Overall, this book is an important contribution to the ongoing debate about education reform and its impact on society. A Cooperative Species: Human Reciprocity and Its Evolution is a fascinating exploration of the evolutionary origins of cooperation in humans. The authors argue that cooperation has been central to human success since our earliest days, and that it continues to be an important aspect of our social lives today. They draw on evidence from a wide range of disciplines, including biology, anthropology, and psychology, to support their claims. This book is sure to be of interest to anyone who is interested in the nature of human society and how we evolved to become the creatures that we are today. RETHINKING MARXISM - FALL - WINTER 1990 A JOURNAL OF ECONOMICS, CULTURE, AND SOCIETY is a journal that publishes articles on a wide range of topics related to Marxism and its application to contemporary society. The editors argue that the traditional Marxist approach to economics has been too narrowly focused on economic issues and has failed to address broader questions about culture and society. They invite authors from a variety of disciplines, including sociology, anthropology, and philosophy, to contribute articles that challenge traditional Marxist thinking and offer new perspectives on these issues. This journal is sure to be of interest to anyone who is interested in the intersection of economics, culture, and politics. Unequal Chances: Family Background and Economic Success is a compelling analysis of the role that family background plays in shaping economic outcomes. The authors argue that children from disadvantaged families are at a significant disadvantage when it comes to achieving success in life, and that this disparity has important implications for social mobility and inequality. They draw on data from a variety of sources, including surveys and studies of educational attainment and income levels, to support their claims. This book is sure to be of interest to anyone who is interested in the causes and consequences of economic inequality. Democracy & Capitalism is a collection of essays that explore the relationship between democracy and capitalism. The editors argue that these two systems are fundamentally at odds with each other, and that the rise of capitalism has undermined democratic institutions and values. They invite authors from a variety of disciplines to contribute essays that examine this issue from different perspectives. This book is sure to be of interest to anyone who is interested in the political economy of contemporary society. Socialist Revolution No. 25 (Vol. 5, No. 3) July - September, 1975 is a journal article that critiques the socialist movement and its relationship with capitalism. The authors argue that traditional Marxism has failed to address the complexities of modern society, and that a new approach to socialism is needed. They draw on evidence from a variety of sources, including historical accounts and economic analyses, to support their claims. This article is sure to be of interest to anyone who is interested in the history and future of socialist thought. Foundations of Human Sociality: Economic Experiments and Ethnographic Evidence from Fifteen Small-Scale Societies is a fascinating exploration of the origins of human cooperation. The authors argue that cooperation has been central to human success since our earliest days, and that it continues to be an important aspect of our social lives today. They draw on evidence from a variety of sources, including economic experiments and ethnographic studies, to support their claims. This book is sure to be of interest to anyone who is interested in the nature of human society and how we evolved to become the creatures that we are today. Moral Sentiments and Material Interests: The Foundations of Cooperation in Economic Life (Economic Learning and Social Evolution) is a compelling analysis of the role that moral sentiments play in shaping economic outcomes. The authors argue that these sentiments, such as altruism and fairness, are essential for creating cooperative societies, and that they have been undermined by the rise of neoliberal capitalism. They draw on evidence from a variety of sources, including surveys and studies of economic behavior, to support their claims. This book is sure to be of interest to anyone who is interested in the intersection of economics, psychology, and sociology.