Alienation and Wellbeing

Download or read book Alienation and Wellbeing written by Chris Yuill and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2023-12-21 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marx argued that capitalist society acts against the core capacities, skills and talents of human beings, and that it also limits their realisation or channels them into activities related to profit rather than need. Bringing Marx’s theory of alienation forward to the present day, this book uniquely links it to health and well-being. Using case studies and vignettes of workers across different industries, it reveals their lived experiences, offering crucial insights into the insidious ways in which capitalism continues to damage human well-being. This is a resounding call for how society can change for the better.