The New Prophets of Capital (15 page)

Even for a short book like this many thanks are in order. Marcos Marino Beiras and Richard Dienst introduced me to political economy and critical theory. Giovanni Arrighi and Beverly Silver patiently elucidated the processes of capitalism, and many of their ideas have found their way here. As mentor and friend Sam Gindin has profoundly shaped my thinking about resisting capital. Japonica Brown-Saracino, Myka Tucker Abramson, and Emilio Sauri all read chapter drafts. Myka helped me hash out my arguments over many cups of coffee, and Emilio and I have spent countless hours debating commodification. Thanks go to Audrea Lim at Verso for her helpful suggestions on the manuscript, Bhaskar Sunkara for his support and enthusiasm, and Remeike Forbes for his lovely cover design. Last but not least, many thanks go to my friends and family—Ellen Whitt and Bryan Nelson for their dedication to justice, Indrani Chatterjee and Susana Domingo-Amestoy for their companionship, and my mother Joan Aschoff for her steadfast support. For Pankaj Mehta, my partner in life, my debts are too great to express in words. I dedicate this book to my daughters Ila and Simi whose passion, energy, and love fill me with hope.