

Utopia for realists the case for a universal basic income, open borders, and a 15-hour workweek
Elizabeth Manton vert.
Paperback256 pagina’sEngels
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From a universal basic income to a 15-hour workweek, from a world without borders to a world without poverty - it's time to return to utopian thinking.Rutger Bregman takes us on a journey through history, beyond the traditional left-right divides, as he introduces ideas whose time has come. Utopia for Realists is one of those rare books that takes you by surprise and challenges what you think you know. In the words of leading social theorist Zygmunt Bauman, it is "brilliant, truly enlightening, and eminently readable."This original Dutch bestseller sparked a national movement for basic income experiments that soon made international headlines.
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"If energy, enthusiasm and aphorism could make the world better, then Rutger Bregman's book would do it. Even in translation from the Dutch, the writing is powerful and fluent... a boisterously good read." - The Independent
John Rentoul — The Independent — 28 maart 2016
"Brilliant, comprehensive, truly enlightening, and eminently readable. Obligatory reading for everyone worried about the wrongs of present-day society and wishing to contribute to their cure." - Zygmunt Bauman, one of the world's most eminent social theorists, author of more than 50 books
Zygmunt Bauman — 8 april 2016
"The impact of this book in the Netherlands has been huge. Not only did Rutger Bregman launch a highly successful and long-running debate in the media, he also inspired a movement across the country that is putting his ideas into practice. Now it's time for the rest of the world." - Joris Luyendijk
Joris Luyendijk — 8 april 2016
"If you're bored with hackneyed debates, decades-old right-wing and left-wing clichés, you may enjoy the bold thinking, fresh ideas, lively prose, and evidence-based arguments in Utopia for Realists." - Steven Pinker, Johnstone Professor of Psychology, Harvard University, and author of The Blank Slate and The Better Angels of Our Nature
Steven Pinker — 8 april 2016
"This book is brilliant. Everyone should read it. Bregman shows us we've been looking at the world inside out. Turned right way out we suddenly see fundamentally new ways forward. If we can get enough people to read this book, the world will start to become a better place." - Richard Wilkinson, Co-author The Spirit Level: Why More Equal Societies Almost Always Do Better
Richard Wilkinson — 8 april 2016
"Learning from history and from up-to-date social science can shatter crippling illusions. It can turn allegedly utopian proposals into plain common sense. It can enable us to face the future with unprecedented enthusiasm. To see how, read this superbly written, upbeat, insightful book." - Philippe van Parijs, Harvard University professor and cofounder of the Basic Income Earth Network
Philippe van Parijs — 8 april 2016
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ISBN-13
9789082520309
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19 april 2016
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Bibliografisch
ISBN-139789082520309
Editie1
TaalEngels eng
Pagina’s256
GeïllustreerdNee
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UitgeverDe Correspondent Uitgevers B.V.
ImprintDe Correspondent BV
CB-relatie-id6362276
Verschenen19 april 2016
StatusOnbekend 00
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NUR (hoofd)Literaire non-fictie algemeen 320
NUR (alle)320 Literaire non-fictie algemeen
Medewerkers
Auteur A01Rutger Bregman
Vertaler B06Elizabeth Manton
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Werk-id (NSTC)100036198
MeldingBevestigd bij publicatie 03
Bijgewerkt6 augustus 2026
NSTC 100036198 · CB-relatie 6362276 · Bijgewerkt 6 augustus 2026