Modern Politics |
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Author:
| James, C. L. R. |
Introduction by:
| Ignatiev, Noel |
Series title: | The Charles H. Kerr Library |
ISBN: | 978-1-60486-890-6 |
Publication Date: | Nov 2013 |
Publisher: | PM Press
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Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $9.99 |
Book Description:
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Modern Politics was originally delivered in 1960 as a series of lectures in Trinidad. Both in his lectures and in the text, James's wide-ranging erudition and enduring relevance are powerfully displayed. He analyses revolutionary history and the role of literature, art and culture in society. He also interrogates the ideas and philosophy of such thinkers as Rousseau, Lenin and Trotsky, making this is a magnificent tour de force from a critically-engaged thinker at the height of his...
More DescriptionModern Politics was originally delivered in 1960 as a series of lectures in Trinidad. Both in his lectures and in the text, James's wide-ranging erudition and enduring relevance are powerfully displayed. He analyses revolutionary history and the role of literature, art and culture in society. He also interrogates the ideas and philosophy of such thinkers as Rousseau, Lenin and Trotsky, making this is a magnificent tour de force from a critically-engaged thinker at the height of his powers. An essential introduction to his body of work.