Exploring the Russian Revolution of 1917 and the rise of the Nazis in Germany in 1933, this work examines the Marxist theory that revolutions occur in advanced capitalist societies. It analyzes the implications of these historical events for the theory and introduces a novel framework for understanding capitalist crises by integrating both economic and political elements. The book offers a critical look at the intersection of theory and practice in revolutionary contexts.
The book explores the international communist movement's shift towards the East following the 1917 Russian Revolution, highlighting its significant advancements post-World War II. Through an analysis of revolutionary strategies in China, India, and Brazil, it critically evaluates the effectiveness of communist tactics. The study offers insights into the potential for similar movements in less-developed nations, emphasizing the implications of these historical cases for future revolutionary efforts.
This book responds to recent events by proposing a radical reshaping of Marxist theory. Taking the core problem as that of the historical subject, it conceptualises human life in terms of four interrelated practices. It explores these in turn in the context of a capitalism divided into 'centre' and 'periphery', primarily through nine 'theoretical reconstructions', which attempt to meet such problems as the labour theory of value, the nature and role of the state, and consciousness.