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The States of the Earth: An Ecological and Racial History of Secularization w/ Mohamed Amer Meziane

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CHAPTER

Capitalism, Energy, and Labor Dynamics

This chapter explores the interplay between material history, specifically fossil fuels and steam power, and Marx's philosophical inquiries into capitalism. It examines how these energy sources shaped urban production, influenced labor dynamics, and prompted a reevaluation of the state's role in sustaining capitalist structures.

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