First published 2013
In a world where the top 1% wield outsized power, "99%" exposes the stark realities facing the majority. Activist and anthropologist David Graeber weaves together personal stories and incisive analysis, revealing how the system is stacked against the working class. From the financial crisis to the Occupy movement, Graeber charts the growing divide and the challenges of challenging entrenched privilege. Yet amidst the despair, he finds glimmers of hope in grassroots organizing and a vision for a more equitable future.
Genres: political-science, sociology, economics, social-issues, non-fiction, activism
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: call-to-action, social-commentary
214 pages · Paperback