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Christopher Phelps and Robin Vandome, "Marxism and America: New Appraisals" (Manchester UP, 2021)

New Books in Critical Theory

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Marxism and American Ideals

This chapter explores the vibrant discussions from a symposium on Marxism and America, featuring reflections from speakers on the challenges and inspirations for academic writing. It delves into historical perspectives of Marx and Engels on American socialism and critiques utopian socialist experiments, emphasizing the significance of working-class struggles for societal transformation. Additionally, the chapter introduces feminist insights, particularly concerning sexual violence during the Feminist Sex Wars, linking Marxist thought with contemporary social issues.

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