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Dig: Policing the Crisis w/ Michael Denning

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The Interplay of State, Law, and Class Dynamics

This chapter explores Marxist state theory, emphasizing the complex relationship between legal norms, class struggles, and the capitalist state. It critiques simplistic views of law and class domination while advocating for conjunctural analysis to understand the evolving interplay between economics and politics. Historical contexts, particularly regarding the experiences of Black workers and shifts in political rhetoric, are examined to highlight ongoing contradictions within capitalist frameworks.

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