Marxism Beyond Marxism

ISBN 10 : 0415914434 ISBN 13 : 9780415914437

Editeur : Routledge, 1996

Synopsis

Marxism Beyond Marxism These essays critically rethink Marxism in the light of the disintegration of communist regimes in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union. In examining Marxism's relationship to cultural practices, the contributors make a case for Marxism's continued relevance. Full description

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

These essays critically rethink Marxism in the light of the disintegration of communist regimes Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union. Containing essays from a group of internationally distinguished writers and intellectuals, this collection addresses Marxism as a cultural-political problematic. Contending that Marxism is deeply embedded in specific cultural practices, the contributors illuminate Marxism's contribution to discussions of labour in post-industrial capitalism, to controversies surrounding compulsory heterosexuality and queer theory, and to debates about the institutionalization and academicization of the "New" Left. In examining Marxism's relationship to cultural practices, the contributors make a case for Marxism's continued relevance. By combining a diversity of perspectives, these essays demonstrate that Marxism addresses urgent needs that are often forsaken by other political and ideological practices. They show how - now more than ever - Marxism's reaffirmation can serve as a sophisticated and cunning response to the latest global developments - and travesties.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Saree Makdisi is Assistant Professor in the Department of English at the University of Chicago. Cesare Casarino is Assistant Professor in the Department of English as the State University of New York at Albany. Rebecca E. Karl is a doctoral candidate in History at Duke University.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Routledge
• Date d'édition: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0415914434
• ISBN 13: 9780415914437
• Reliure: Livre broché
• Nombre de pages: 292