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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 Journey to Marxism: Influences of an Immigrant's Youth

This chapter delves into the early life of an immigrant in New York and the significant role of public libraries and socialist ideas in shaping their Marxist beliefs. It contextualizes their journey against the backdrop of the early 2000s' social and political movements, underscoring the influence of background on perspectives of power and wealth.

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