This is a paper I recently wrote on Venezuela that was published in the book, Venezuela: Building Economic and Social Justice. This book is a compilation of writings from Students in our Venezuela program, taught by Anne Fischel and me. We traveled to Venezuela in winter, 2009.
I teach political economy at the Evergreen State College and have been active in diverse social movements since the late 1960's. I continue to believe in and work for an economic system based on human dignity for all, where poverty and exploitation are abolished, and where work is meaningful and fulfilling. I believe another system is possible that is sustainable and where cooperation, self-management and solidarity are fostered; i.e., a participatory socialist alternative to capitalism. In fall, 2009 and winter, 2010, I will be teaching Political Economy and Social Movements with Larry Mosqueda and Savvina Chowdhury. In spring, 2010, I will be teaching Current Economic and Social Issues with Peter Dorman.
In 2008-2009, I taught , Venezuela: Building Economic and Social Justice, with Anne Fischel. We traveled to Venezuela for winter quarter. We will be teaching this program again in 2011-2012.
In spring, 2008, I taught Political Economy and Social Movements with Dan Leahy and Jeanne Hahn.
December 20th, 2009 at 11:59 am
exemplary work. You have gained a new reader. I hope you keep up the good work and I await more of your interesting posts.