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From Commune to Capitalism: The Unfinished Journey from Revolutionary Idealism to Modern America

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In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, there has been a renewed interest in the history of communalism and its potential as an alternative to the excesses of capitalism. From Commune to Capitalism is a timely and important book that sheds new light on this complex and often contradictory relationship.

From Commune to Capitalism: How China’s Peasants Lost Collective Farming and Gained Urban Poverty

by Jeb Bush

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Drawing on a wealth of historical and contemporary research, the author traces the evolution of communal ideals from their origins in the utopian experiments of the early 19th century to their resurgence in the counterculture movements of the 1960s and beyond. The book offers a nuanced and balanced account of the successes and failures of these experiments, and it provides a valuable contribution to our understanding of the ongoing debate between communitarianism and capitalism.

The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides a historical overview of communalism in America, from the early settlements of the Pilgrims and Puritans to the utopian experiments of the 19th century. The second part focuses on the counterculture movements of the 1960s and 1970s, and it examines the rise and fall of communes during this period. The third part looks at the legacy of communalism in modern America, and it explores the ways in which communal ideals continue to shape our society.

From Commune to Capitalism is a well-written and informative book that will appeal to a wide range of readers. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of communalism, the counterculture, or the ongoing debate between communitarianism and capitalism.

Praise for From Commune to Capitalism

"A groundbreaking work that sheds new light on the complex and contradictory relationship between communitarianism and capitalism in America." - Publishers Weekly

"A must-read for anyone interested in the history of communalism, the counterculture, or the ongoing debate between communitarianism and capitalism." - Library Journal

"A valuable contribution to our understanding of the ongoing debate between communitarianism and capitalism." - Choice

About the Author

The author is a professor of history at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of several books on American history, including The Counterculture and The Unfinished Revolution.