The Book: The Accidental Societist
Formats available: Paperback, eBook
First published: 09/05/24
Publisher: Grosvenor House Publishing
ISBN: 9781803817842
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The Accidental Societist
How to build a fairer economy, politics and society
Our lived experience should be enriched by a political and economic system that is just and fair, that strengthens the ties that bind us together as a society with shared values and allows us to live, however we choose, safely and secure in the provision of the essential elements of our lives, economic, human and environmental.
Our current market economy was conceived in a social vacuum, when gender, race and social class rights were denied most of the population. There was no universal franchise. We can add intergenerational rights to that list. This book explores why our economy and politics fails to adapt as society evolves. It answers the question, if we are not to rely on capitalism, then what?
This is about far more than economics. Raising the banner for equality, rights and economic democracyt defines what it means to be human, the values we live by, share and who we are as a society.
It is about a reshaping of politics around a radicalised Centre and beyond and confronting unspoken truths, laying the ground for a new paradigm.
It affects the reader and future generations and the society we choose to shape and share. Of finding hope, through universal common values and shared, personal and collective self-interest.
The book is authored not-for-profit with proceeds being reinvested to support further distribution.
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Formats available: Paperback, eBook
First published: 09/05/24
Publisher: Grosvenor House Publishing
ISBN: 9781803817842
Meet the author: Peter Ellis
Peter Ellis is the founder of the open space, societyproject.org.uk, and the not-for profit advocacy Homeswithinhomes.org, an organisation advocating the use of the existing housing stock to create affordable tenancies.
He is a political thinker and campaigner, who after spending several years as a councillor in the 1980s has developed increasingly radical, yet inclusive solutions to the social and economic problems of the modern age.
He writes as a father, seeking a better future for younger and future generations, part of a broad reformist movement which he believes needs to coalesce around a unique system which speaks to their values and is fairer, more equal and improves lives.
His is a unique message saying we must challenge legacy, the bi-partisan economics of capitalism and socialism and embrace a more humane and democratic, plural economy, which places the individual and society at the heart of our decision making and politics.