Tuesday, June 10
(virtual)
DAUK Political Book Club: The Invisible Doctrine by George Monbiot & Peter Hutchison
On Tuesday June 10 we'll meet on Zoom to discuss The Invisible Doctrine: The Secret History of Neoliberalism by George Monbiot & Peter Hutchison. This brilliantly written book summarizes and explodes the myths of capitalism—explaining how we have been sleepwalking into kleptocracy. The #1 Sunday Times bestseller is a "fantastic, fiercely argued takedown of neoliberalism that not only defines this slippery concept but connects it to the climate crisis, poverty, and fascism—and shows us how to fight back." (Mark Ruffalo)
Speaking out against the fairy tale of capitalism and populist conspiracy theories, Monbiot and Hutchison lay the groundwork for a new politics, one based on truly participatory democracy and “private sufficiency, public luxury”: an inspiring vision that could help bring the neoliberal era to an end.
Monbiot, an environmental and political activist and columnist who has won the Orwell Prize for Journalism, joins forces with US filmmaker Peter Hutchison for this short, powerful book that explains economics in an understandable way that economists don't. You can listen to Monbiot talk about this book at George Monbiot on The Invisible Doctrine | 5x15 (1 hr video).
The book is available in hardback for £10.99 or $12.40, in paperback for £10.25 or $14.61 or as an e-book for £6.99 or $8.99.
At 7:30pm we discuss the book for 45 minutes, then current events for 30 minutes, finishing at 8:45pm. All are welcome, even if you haven't read the book. RSVP or contact BookClub@DemocratsAbroad.org.uk to receive the Zoom details, book discussion questions and current events newsletter.
WHEN
Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 07:30 PM London Time
WHERE
This is a virtual event. See the event description above or RSVP for virtual participation options.
CONTACT
Isabel Liu