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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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The Evolution of W.E.B. Du Bois: From Elite Scholar to Marxist Critic

This chapter explores W.E.B. Du Bois's transformative journey as a pivotal figure in American history, focusing on his evolving views on civil rights and liberalism. It examines his shift from an elite perspective to a critical stance on mainstream liberalism, culminating in his Marxist interpretations of Reconstruction and affiliation with the Communist Party.

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