Twentieth-Century Marxism
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Author Description
Introduction / David Walker -- Lenin And Marxism: Class Struggle, The Theory Of Politics And The Politics Of Theory / Alan Shandro -- Left-communism: Rosa Luxemburg And Leon Trotsky Compared / Ian D. Thatcher -- Right Wing Marxism / Jules Townsend -- Soviet And Eastern Bloc Marxism / Mark Sandle -- Eurocommunism / Rick Simon -- Western Marxism / Joe Femia -- African Marxism's Moment / Daryl Glaser -- Applying Marxism To Asian Conditions: Mao Zedong, Ho Chi Minh, And The Universality Of Marxism / Nick Knight -- Marxism In Latin America/latin American Marxism? / Ronaldo Munck -- Marxism And Socialism / Howard Chodos -- Marxist Theory, Marxist Practice / Daryl Glaser -- Marxisms And Capitalisms: From Logic Of Accumulation To Articulation Of Class Structures / Yahya M. Madra, Fikret Adaman -- Marxism And Method / Daniel Little. Edited By Daryl Glaser And David M. Walker. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the diverse theoretical and practical manifestations of Marxist thought throughout the twentieth century. Editors Daryl Glaser and David M. Walker compile contributions from various scholars to examine how Marxist ideology adapted to different geopolitical contexts, ranging from Soviet state socialism to movements in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The text provides a structured analysis of how these disparate interpretations of Marx influenced political practice and economic theory across the globe.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comparative analysis of major Marxist figures including Lenin, Luxemburg, Trotsky, and Mao Zedong.
- Regional case studies covering Soviet, Eastern Bloc, African, Asian, and Latin American Marxist movements.
- Theoretical examinations of the relationship between Marxist methodology and capitalist structures.
- Discussions on the evolution of political theory, including Eurocommunism and Right Wing Marxism.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts identify this collection as a comprehensive survey of the ideological fragmentation of Marxism during the last century. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which serves as a useful reference for students and scholars of political history.
Page Count:
260
Publication Date:
2007-01-01
Publisher:
Routledge
ISBN-10:
0203940628
ISBN-13:
9780203940624
History
Politics
Philosophy
Socialism
Marxism
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