- Nonfiction
- Current affairs
The Tyranny of Growth
Why capitalism has triumphed in the West and failed in Africa
Malcolm Ray
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9781990973413
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Soft cover, 508pp
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Readers say
“Brilliant. In this original and fascinating book, Malcolm Ray unpacks the dark side of growth with a mix of journalistic clarity and academic precision.”
– Professor Lorenzo Fioramonti
“[A] political economy odyssey … bringing a compelling new perspective to the growth story.”
– Dr Iraj Abedian
“An electrifying exposé. Written with great skill and sensitivity, Malcolm Ray’s new book sets the cat among the pigeons at a crucial civilisational inflection point, when our world and the people in it face an existential challenge.”
– Dr Edith Dankwa
“This book is a major and highly original contribution to our understanding of our past and its presence in the world economy today.”
– Professor Muxe Nkondo
“A highly recommended read for anyone interested in the roots of the social and ecological devastation of Mother Earth, and what to do about it.”
– Jay Naidoo
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