Marx 2020: After the Crisis

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“The 2008 financial crisis revitalised the question of whether capitalism was working and how it might be overturned. More recently, the growth of new social movements across the globe are posing a threat to the economic and political status quo, with Marxist ideas rejuvenated for the 21st century. In this provocative and critically engaged introduction, Ronaldo Munck applies Marx’s theories to the most pressing issues of our times: the environmental crisis, austerity, international development, religion, nationhood, the role of women and LGBTQ+ communities. Crucially, he shows the far-reaching contribution Marx can make to both contemporary debate and political action. Accessible and wide-ranging, Marx 2020 is essential reading for anyone interested in the state of the modern world and the ideas needed for effective change.” Cover About the Author Title Page Copyright Contents Preface References Book Epigraph 1. Beyond the labyrinth: Marxism and history Marx in his era The followers Marx in the East Marxism today References 2. Red and green: Marxism and nature Marx and nature Socialists and ecology Feminism and ecology Sustainable development References 3. Soviets plus electrification: Marxism and development Marx and development Leninism and development Socialism and underdevelopment Post-development References 4. The gravediggers: Marxism and workers Marx’s myth Lenin and the workers The death of the working class Workers and globalization References 5. Unhappy marriage: Marxism and women Engels and the family Socialists and feminism Socialist feminism Post-feminism References 6. The return of the superstructure: Marxism and culture Marx and ideology Proletkult The Gramscian moment The cultural turn References 7. Difficult dialogue: Marxism and nation Marxist blind spot Communists and nationalism Otto Bauer’s break Post-nationalism References 8. ‘Opium of the people’: Marxism and religion Marx and faith Socialism and religion Liberation theology Religion returns References 9. After the crisis: Marxism and the future Marx renewed Last time round The great recession After capitalism References Index