James H. Mittelman's "Runaway Capitalism"

About This Event

Boulder Bookstore welcomes scholar James H. Mittelman presenting Runaway Capitalism on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 6:30 PM. This groundbreaking four-continent study examines how unchecked capitalism makes work and daily life increasingly precarious while sparking anti-precarity movements worldwide. Mittelman traces these economic transformations across the global North and South, identifying plausible scenarios for blunting runaway capitalism’s sharp edges. Explore the intersection of global economics, labor precarity, workers’ movements, and pathways toward more sustainable economic systems. Perfect for those concerned about gig economy impacts, income inequality, economic justice, and alternative economic models. Author talk and book signing. $5 tickets include $5 coupon toward a book or an event-day purchase.

Event Details:

• Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
• Time: 6:30 PM MST
• Location: Boulder Bookstore, 1107 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO 80302
• Speaker: James H. Mittelman
• Format: Author talk and book signing
• Tickets: $5 (includes $5 coupon)
• Venue: Second floor (contact [email protected] for accessibility)

About the Book: Four-continent research examining precarious work, anti-precarity movements, and strategies for blunting capitalism’s harmful effects in global North and South.

Key Topics:

• Runaway capitalism effects
• Precarious work and gig economy
• Anti-precarity movements
• Global North vs. South economic patterns
• Economic justice solutions

Purchase: boulderbookstore.net