{"title":"Leigh Phillips","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the thought-provoking works of Leigh Phillips, a journalist and acclaimed author, who expertly navigates the complex world of politics and current affairs. Known for his insightful analysis and engaging narrative style, Phillips captivates readers with his ability to delve into intricate economic and political topics, making them accessible and compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works, \u003cem\u003eThe People's Republic of Walmart\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a particularly insightful exploration of how large-scale enterprise models could influence future societal structures. Co-authored with Michal Rozworski, this book uses the lens of corporate giants to reimagine and debate the potential of planned economies in modern society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePhillips’ writing invites readers to question and engage with the structures and systems that shape our daily lives. Dive into this category to explore how his works confront the status quo and offer a fresh perspective on the future of global economic systems.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-peoples-republic-of-walmart-by-leigh-phillips-9781786635167","title":"The People's Republic of Walmart","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the left and the right, major multinational companies are held up as the ultimate expressions of free market competition. Their remarkable success vindicates the old idea that our modern societies are too large, too complex and difficult, to be subjected to a plan. For good or ill, in the 21st century, only the distributed feedback systems of the market can distribute resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd yet, as Leigh Phillips and Michal Rozworski argue, late capitalism already operates by central planning. The sheer economic weight of multinational, corporate giants means that the decision making of its owners decides the fate of virtually everyone else downstream of them, shaping the fortunes of much of the world. Not only is planning possible, we already have it. Except all the power is concentrated in the hands of a selfish few.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst the dictatorship of capital, \u003cem\u003eThe People’s Republic of Walmart\u003c\/em\u003e is a clarion call for a return to collective decision making in all matters economic. It champions economic planning, a forgotten lodestar for the Left and its vision of an alternative future. With the rise of new computational systems and new capacities for massive, collective enterprises, democratically organizing the economic in the interest of human need rather than in the interests of profit is as great as it ever has been.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gardners Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46840448909548,"sku":"9781786635167","price":22.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2880713482824.jpg?v=1758674963"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/leigh-phillips.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}