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Workers' Movements and Democratic Self-Management
This chapter examines the historical context of workers' movements and revolutions, focusing on democratic self-management as a response to alienation in various countries. It contrasts the experiences of workers in the Spanish Revolution and similar movements in Europe and Algeria, highlighting their efforts against authoritarianism and the repression they faced. The narrative also explores the evolution of worker identity in China, critiquing the Cultural Revolution and addressing the shift from collective identities to individualism in the face of state oppression.
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