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Bhaskar Sunkara, "The Socialist Manifesto: The Case for Radical Politics in an Era of Extreme Inequality" (Basic Books, 2020)

New Books in Critical Theory

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The Necessity of Confrontation in Politics

This chapter explores the differences between radical and reformist politics, stressing the importance of confrontation within reformist settings. It uses Trinidad as a case study to examine the challenges of creating a developmental state, with insights on governance, popular support, and the role of unions in shaping capitalist evolution.

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