{"title":"Gregory Claeys","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Gregory Claeys collection, where visionary thinking meets detailed analysis. Gregory Claeys is a renowned historian and scholar with a keen interest in political ideologies and utopian thought, offering readers a distinct perspective on the intricacies of societal structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore \u003cem\u003eMarx and Marxism\u003c\/em\u003e to delve into the profound impact of Marx's ideas on modern thought and their relevance in contemporary society. Claeys presents a comprehensive overview of Marx's philosophy, examining its evolution and significance in understanding today’s political landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eUtopia\u003c\/em\u003e, Claeys takes you on a fascinating journey through the history of utopian ideas. Uncover how this concept has shaped cultural and political narratives over centuries, providing insight into humanity’s enduring quest for a perfect society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaeys' latest work, \u003cem\u003eUtopianism for a Dying Planet\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a timely examination of how utopian thinking can address contemporary environmental crises. This thought-provoking book encourages readers to envision a sustainable future and explores innovative solutions to planetary challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Gregory Claeys' collection and enrich your understanding of the complex interplay between history, politics, and the environment. Whether you are drawn to the transformative power of utopian ideas or the intricate analysis of Marxism, Claeys' works provide a compelling and educational reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"marx-and-marxism-by-gregory-claeys-9780141983486","title":"Marx and Marxism","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extraordinary overview of Marx's intellectual influence from a leading historian of socialism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat does Marxism really mean? How did one man's ideas have such an influence on the world? Why should we read him today?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKarl Marx remains the most influential and controversial political thinker in history. The movements associated with his name have lent hope to many victims of tyranny and aggression but have also proven disastrous in practice and resulted in the unnecessary deaths of millions. If after the collapse of the Soviet Union his reputation seemed utterly eclipsed, a new generation is reading and discovering Marx in the wake of the recurrent financial crises, growing social inequality, and an increasing sense of the injustice and destructiveness of capitalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth his critique of capitalism and his vision of the future speak across the centuries to our times, even if the questions he poses are more difficult to answer than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this wide-ranging account, Gregory Claeys, one of Britain's leading historians of socialism, considers Marx's ideas and their development through the Russian Revolution to the present, showing why Marx and \u003ci\u003eMarxism\u003c\/i\u003e still matter today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849536033004,"sku":"9780141983486","price":28.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14636843482238.jpg?v=1759050280"},{"product_id":"utopianism-for-a-dying-planet-by-gregory-claeys-9780691170046","title":"Utopianism for a Dying Planet","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow the utopian tradition offers answers to today's environmental crises\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the face of Earth's environmental breakdown, it is clear that technological innovation alone won't save our planet. 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He surveys the development of these themes during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries before examining twentieth- and twenty-first-century debates about alternatives to consumerism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClaeys contends that the current global warming limit of 1.5C (2.7F) will result in cataclysm if there is no further reduction in the cap. 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This book explores a perennially powerful idea: the quest for the ideal society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGregory Claeys surveys the influence of the idea of \u003cem\u003eUtopia\u003c\/em\u003e on history. 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