February 27-29: David Harvey Speaking in Brazil

I would also be interested to know whether there will be separate Volume III lectures. […]

Is a separate series on Volume III planned? […]

This is my transcription of David Harvey's talk at the Penn Humanities Forum on November 30, 2011. I I offer it to the archives with all best wishes. Ralph Johansen http://readingcapital.org/2011/11/22/speaking-in-philadelphia-wednesday-november-30-2011/ Back in the 1990s there was a saying prevalent, that it's easier to imagine the end of the worl […]

This is my transcription of David Harvey's talk at the Penn Humanities Forum on November 30, 2011. I I offer it to the archives with all best wishes. Ralph Johansen http://readingcapital.org/2011/11/22/speaking-in-philadelphia-wednesday-november-30-2011/ Back in the 1990s there was a saying prevalent, that it's easier to imagine the end of the worl […]

Karl Marx argued that revolution was impossible in a society that lived on the family farm. He believed that urbanization and industrialization were both requirements for a Communist revolution. In the 1920s, half of all Americans lived on a farm. Family farms that remained free of debt, enjoyed full-employment during the 1930s. Those that used debt to expan […]

Will there be a separate course dedicated to Volume III or is this it? And has Harvey taught Volumes II & III before (having been teaching Volume I for decades, that is) or was this the first time? And thanks! Can't wait for the videos. […]

@paul I've been meaning to pick this book up for a while, thanks for reminding me about it! Jason […]

I would agree with Derk's point on 'Urban Democracy' and direct his attention to Portney's book on the 'Rebirth of Urban democracy'. The Rebirth of Urban Democracy provides a thorough examination of five cities with strong citizen participation programs--Birmingham, Dayton, Portland, St. Paul, and San Antonio. Portney, and Thoms […]

@Paul: Yeah I actually bought Commonwealth as well. How's it going thus far? I'm hoping it isn't disappointing. @Lorenzo: Yes, David Harvey's books are just amazing. Have you checked out his latest book on Amazon? I just ordered ;) Mark Destro Wichita, KS […]

I look forward to reading what promises to be highly illuminating take on our current political situation. I'm familiar with David Harvey's classic books on Marx's political philosophy and will dive into their Empire trilogy soon. […]