Book Description

"Post Marxism," a key title in the "Political Science" series, explores the evolution and critiques of Marxist theory, offering a deep understanding of modern political thought. 1-Post-Marxism-Introduces Post-Marxism, differentiating it from classical Marxism and setting the stage for further exploration. 2-Freudo-Marxism-Examines the fusion of Freudian psychoanalysis with Marxist theory and its impact on political strategies. 3-Posthegemony-Analyzes posthegemony, questioning traditional concepts of political leadership and dominance. 4-Hegemony and Socialist Strategy-Focuses on Laclau and Mouffe’s work on hegemony and its role in post-Marxist socialist strategies. 5-Radical Democracy-Explores radical democracy's influence on political discourse beyond Marxism. 6-Post-politics-Discusses post-politics, where political struggles are replaced by technocratic approaches. 7-Essex School of Discourse Analysis-Highlights the Essex School’s contributions to discourse analysis within post-Marxist theory. 8-Neo-Marxism-Covers the revival of Marxism in modern contexts, with key critiques and adaptations. 9-21st-Century Communist Theorists-Profiles leading contemporary communist theorists who challenge traditional Marxist ideas. 10-Outline of Marxism-Reviews fundamental Marxist concepts, essential for understanding post-Marxist critiques. 11-Outline of Critical Theory-Explains the development of critical theory and its influence on post-Marxism. 12-Post-Structuralism-Explores post-structuralism’s critique of structuralism and Marxism, reshaping political discourse. 13-Slavoj Žižek-Analyzes Žižek’s contributions to post-Marxism, focusing on his approach to ideology and critique. 14-Antonio Negri-Examines Negri’s revolutionary ideas, particularly his concepts of the multitude and Empire. 15-Michael Hardt-Discusses Hardt’s role in shaping post-Marxist thought, especially through his work with Negri. 16-Ernesto Laclau-Focuses on Laclau’s theories on populism and discourse, central to post-Marxist strategies. 17-Chantal Mouffe-Explores Mouffe’s ideas on radical democracy and their implications for post-Marxism. 18-Empire (Hardt and Negri Book)-Reviews key concepts from Hardt and Negri's "Empire" and their significance in political theory. 19-Jason Barker-Covers Barker’s insights into post-Marxism and his interpretations of key theoretical debates. 20-Alberto Toscano-Discusses Toscano’s critiques and theoretical contributions to the post-Marxism debate. 21-Kiarina Kordela-Highlights Kordela’s work on the intersections of Marxism, psychoanalysis, and political theory. "Post Marxism" is an essential resource for scholars and enthusiasts, offering deep insights into the evolution of Marxist thought and providing tools for critically engaging with modern political theory. Its comprehensive analysis makes it a must-read for those serious about understanding the shifts in Marxist and post-Marxist theory.