Marxism And Social Movements
Historical Materialism, Volume 46
Colin Barker editor Alf Gunvald Nilsen editor John Krinsky editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Haymarket Books
Published:4th Sep '14
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This book examines the intersection of Marxism and social movements, providing insights into collective action across history and contemporary struggles.
This insightful work delves into the complexities of social struggles across six continents over a span of 150 years. Marxism and Social Movements presents a compelling collection that highlights the relevance of Marxist theory in understanding and addressing broad social movements. By bridging the gap between social movement theory and Marxist perspectives on collective action, this book offers a unique lens through which to examine the dynamics of social change.
The chapters, contributed by prominent scholars from both fields, engage with the potential of a Marxist framework to analyze social movements. They discuss developmental processes and the political tensions that arise within various movements, providing a comprehensive overview of the historical context that shapes contemporary activism. This exploration not only contextualizes the struggles of the past but also sheds light on current movements fighting against neo-liberalism and austerity measures.
Marxism and Social Movements encourages readers to reflect on the interplay between theory and practice, illustrating how Marxist thought can inform and invigorate social movements today. This collection is essential for anyone interested in understanding the historical and theoretical foundations of collective action, as well as the ongoing relevance of Marxist analysis in contemporary social struggles.
"The impressive diversity and scope of the contributions [...] shows the fruitfulness of an encounter between Marxism and social movements research not just within academia. [...] [I]t is the editors' merit to have contributed to a necessary revival of Marxist debate and theoretisation[.]"
Dietmar Lange, JahrBuch für Forschungen zur Geschichte der Arbeiterbewegung.
"The Financial Times positively dissects Marx’s ideas in their weekend edition, while today’s radical movements such as Climate Camp, Slutwalk, or Occupy treat Marx with suspicion or even contempt. These contradictory phenomena make Barker et al.’s Marxism and Social Movements all the more important. The essays in this collection aim to develop both the tools necessary to understand today’s social movements, and an analysis that can explain the marginality of Marxism within them. More fundamentally, the book also sets out to establish a Marxist framework for social movement research and practice, where otherwise one has been absent.
Mark Bergfeld, the Oxford Left Review
Given the dearth of politically judicious and penetrating analyses of contemporary popular mobilisations, Marxism and Social Movements is a timely and refreshing contribution to social movement studies. Though the subject matter examined in each chapter is diverse spanning, in total, struggles across six continents and over 150 years the edited volume as a whole presents a compelling case for reviving Marxist analytical frameworks to examine social movements.”
Puneet Dhaliwal , Ceasefire
“Marxism and Social Movements is a special collection, offering scholars and social movements not just tools, but also the keys to an otherwise locked box of necessary radical theory and practice.” –Interface Journal
"The impressive diversity and scope of the contributions [...] shows the fruitfulness of an encounter between Marxism and social movements research not just within academia. [...] [I]t is the editors' merit to have contributed to a necessary revival of Marxist debate and theoretisation[.]"
—Dietmar Lange, JahrBuch für Forschungen zur Geschichte der Arbeiterbewegung.
"The Financial Times positively dissects Marx’s ideas in their weekend edition, while today’s radical movements such as Climate Camp, Slutwalk, or Occupy treat Marx with suspicion or even contempt. These contradictory phenomena make Barker et al.’s Marxism and Social Movements all the more important. The essays in this collection aim to develop both the tools necessary to understand today’s social movements, and an analysis that can explain the marginality of Marxism within them. More fundamentally, the book also sets out to establish a Marxist framework for social movement research and practice, where otherwise one has been absent.
—Mark Bergfeld, the Oxford Left Review
“Given the dearth of politically judicious and penetrating analyses of contemporary popular mobilisations, Marxism and Social Movements is a timely and refreshing contribution to social movement studies. Though the subject matter examined in each chapter is diverse— spanning, in total, struggles across six continents and over 150 years—the edited volume as a whole presents a compelling case for reviving Marxist analytical frameworks to examine social movements.”
—Puneet Dhaliwal , Ceasefire
ISBN: 9781608463725
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 665g
480 pages