Marxism Beyond Marxism by Saree Makdisi (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Marxism Beyond Marxism by Saree Makdisi, Cesare Casarino, Rebecca Karl These essays critically rethink Marxism in the light of the disintegration of communist regimes in Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union. In examining Marxisms relationship to cultural practices, the contributors make a case for Marxisms continued relevance. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Marxism Beyond Marxism is a collection of essays that critically rethinks Marxism at time when its practice and theory has been seemingly taken to task by the events in 1989 in Eastern Europe and the former 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 Marxisms contribution to discussions of labor 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 Marxisms relationship to cultural practices, the contributors make a vigorous and compelling case for Marxisms 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--Marxisms reaffirmation can serve as a sophisticated and cunning response to the latest global developments--a travesties. Back Cover Marxism Beyond Marxism is a collection of essays that critically rethinks Marxism at a time when its practice and theory has been seemingly taken to task by the events in 1989 in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. Containing essays from a group of internationally distinguished writers and intellectuals, this collection addresses Marxism as a cultural-political problematic. Author Biography 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. Table of Contents Introduction: Marxism, Communism, and History: A Reintroduction 1. Actually Existing Marxism 2. Marx After Marxism: History, Subalternity, and Difference 3. Workers of the World 4. Subject for a Feminist Standpoint 5. Mao Zedong and Chinese Marxism 6. Twenty Theses on Marx: Interpretation of the Class Situation Today 7. The Continued Relevance of Marxism as a Question: Some Propositions 8. Queer Theory, Left Politics 9. What Is to Be Done?: Marxism and Academia 10. A Resistance Role for Marxism in the Belly of the Beast 11. Notes on the General Intellect Long Description "Marxism Beyond Marxism" is a collection of essays that critically rethinks Marxism at time when its practice and theory has been seemingly taken to task by the events in 1989 in Eastern Europe and the former 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 Marxisms contribution to discussions of labor 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 Marxisms relationship to cultural practices, the contributors make a vigorous and compelling case for Marxisms continued relevance. By combining a diversity of perspectives, these essays demonstrate that Marxism addresses urgent needs that are often foresaken by other political and ideological practices. They show how--now more than ever--Marxisms reaffirmation can serve as a sophisticated and cunning response to the latest global devlopments--and travesties. Details ISBN0415914426 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd ISBN-10 0415914426 ISBN-13 9780415914420 Format Hardcover Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Cesare Casarino DEWEY 335.4 Illustrations Illustrations Affiliation State University of New York, USA Author Rebecca Karl Edition 1st Short Title MARXISM BEYOND MARXISM Language English Media Book DOI 10.1604/9780415914420 Year 1996 Publication Date 1996-01-04 AU Release Date 1996-01-04 NZ Release Date 1996-01-04 UK Release Date 1996-01-04 Pages 290 Alternative 9780415914437 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134433212;

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