Class Meets Land, the Embodied History of Land Financialization

Maria Kaika and Luca Ruggiero's "Class Meets Land" unveils the surprising connection between 19th-century class struggles over land and the rise of 21st-century financial capitalism.

The book challenges conventional views by highlighting the 150-year-long struggle over land as a crucial factor in shaping the global financial system.

Through detailed historical analysis, the authors demonstrate how shifts in land's economic and symbolic roles have impacted both daily lives and global capital flows.

The narrative intertwines the histories of industrial land, elites, and the working class, offering a nuanced perspective on land financialization as a lived experience.

The book's insights provide a deeper understanding of the complex interplay between social struggles and economic transformations.