Marxism in the Modern World


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"Conference organized by the Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace ... at Stanford University." Bibliographical references included in "Notes" (p. [275]-293).







Marxism-Leninism and the Theory of International Relations


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Refuting the assumption that orthodox Marxist theory contains anything of relevance on international relations, this book, originally published in 1980, clarifies, reconstructs, and summarizes the theories of international relations of Marx and Engels, Lenin, Stalin and the Soviet leadership of the 1970s. These are subjected to a comparative analysis and their relative integrity is examined both against one another and against selected Western theories. Marxist-Leninist models of international relations are fully explored, enabling the reader to appreciate the essence and evolution of fundamental Soviet concepts as such as proletarian, socialist internationalism, peaceful co-existence, national liberation movement and détente.







Revolution in the Air


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The first in-depth study of the long march of the US New Left after 1968 The sixties were a time when radical movements learned to embrace twentieth-century Marxism. Revolution in the Air is the definitive study of this turning point, and examines what the resistance of today can learn from the legacies of Lenin, Mao and Che. It tells the story of the “new communist movement” which was the most racially integrated and fast-growing movement on the Left. Thousands of young activists, radicalized by the Vietnam War and Black Liberation, and spurred on by the Puerto Rican, Chicano and Asian-American movements, embraced a Third World oriented version of Marxism. These admirers of Mao, Che and Amilcar Cabral organized resistance to the Republican majorities of Nixon and Ford. By the 1980s these groups had either collapsed or become tiny shards of the dream of a Maoist world revolution. Taking issue with the idea of a division between an early “good sixties” and a later “bad sixties,” Max Elbaum is particularly concerned to reclaim the lessons of the new communist movement for today’s activists who, like their sixties’ predecessors, are coming of age at a time when the Left lacks mass support and is fragmented along racial lines. With a new foreward by Alicia Garza, cofounder of #BlackLivesMatter.










Marxism Leninism


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Discover the essential principles and historical impact of Marxism Leninism in this concise guide, part of the "Political Science" series. This book offers a detailed exploration of the evolution and influence of this pivotal political ideology, crucial for understanding modern political science and its historical context. 1: Marxism–Leninism - Learn the foundational concepts, origins, and its role as a guiding theory for political movements. 2: Communist Party of the Soviet Union - Explore the history, structure, and ideology of the party that shaped Soviet politics. 3: Leninism - Understand Lenin’s interpretation of Marxism and its impact on revolutionary strategies and governance. 4: Stalinism - Examine Stalin’s policies and their enduring impact on the Soviet Union and global communism. 5: Trotskyism - Discover Trotsky’s opposition to Stalinism and his alternative communist vision. 6: Bolshevism - Study the origins and principles of the Bolshevik faction in the Russian Revolution. 7: Communist state - Analyze the characteristics and functioning of states governed by communist principles. 8: History of communism - Trace the development of communist ideology from its inception to the present. 9: Marxism - Revisit core Marxist ideas and their application in various political contexts. 10: Democracy in Marxism - Investigate the complex relationship between Marxist theory and democratic principles. 11: Communism - Gain a broader understanding of communism and its interpretations. 12: National communism - Explore the adaptation of communist principles to national contexts. 13: Ideology of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union - Delve into the specific ideological tenets guiding the Soviet Union. 14: List of communist ideologies - Familiarize yourself with the diverse range of ideologies within the communist movement. 15: Marxist schools of thought - Compare different interpretations and schools within Marxist theory. 16: State socialism - Study the concept and practical implementations of state socialism. 17: Orthodox Marxism - Learn about traditional interpretations of Marxism and their relevance. 18: Socialist state - Examine the features and functioning of socialist states as envisioned by Marxist theorists. 19: Anti-Stalinist left - Understand critiques from leftist groups opposing Stalin’s policies. 20: Proletarian internationalism - Explore the idea of international solidarity among working-class movements. 21: Foundations of Leninism - Summarize key elements of Leninist thought and its foundational role in Marxist-Leninist theory. This book is ideal for professionals, students, and enthusiasts seeking in-depth knowledge of Marxism Leninism, offering invaluable insights beyond basic understanding.




Farewell to Revolution


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