Socialism 2016

Bridging the gap between Earth System science and ecological Marxism, Ian Angus examines the latest scientific findings about the causes and consequences of the Anthropocene, and the social and economic trends that underlie the crisis. This is the first North American presentation of Ian Angus' new book Facing the Anthropocene, published by Monthly Review Press.

Suggested Readings:
Facing the Anthropocene: Fossil Capital ism and the Crisis of the Earth System by Ian Angus (Monthly Review, 2016)

Many on the left assume that Marx's focus on the working class and the development of industry prevented his giving proper attention to ecological issues. This talk examines various interpretations of Marx's writing on nature and suggest which of his ideas might prove most useful to present-day eco-socialists.

Marxism and the environment: An excerpt from the new Ecology and Socialism
By Chris Williams International Socialist Review Issue #72: Features