Only People Make Their Own History: Writings on Capitalism, Imperialism, and Revolution - Hardcover

Amin, Samir

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1583677704 ISBN 13: 9781583677704

Publisher: Monthly Review Press, 2019

Synopsis

A collection of Samir Amin’s ten most influential essays of the 21st century

Radical political economist Samir Amin left behind a cherished oeuvre of Marxist writings. Amin’s intellectual range—from economics to culture—was admirable, and his lessons remain essential. Monthly Review Press is honored to publish this volume, culled from the Monthly Review magazine, of ten of Samir Amin’s most significant essays written in the twenty-first century. The collection is introduced by Amin’s friend and comrade, the Marxist philosopher Aijaz Ahmad, who provides a comprehensive survey of Amin’s life and path-breaking work. Ahmad also offers a contextual focus by which to read such stunningly astute pieces as “Revolution or Decadence?” and “Contemporary Imperialism.”

Only People Make Their Own History is a loving and enlightening look at what the work of Samir Amin has meant—and will mean— to millions of people the world over.

About this title

About the Author:

Samir Amin is Director
of the Third World Forum in Dakar, Senegal and President of the World Forum for
Alternatives. His numerous works include Eurocentrism:
Second Edition, The World We Wish to
See, The Liberal Virus, Unequal Development, and Spectres of Capitalism.

About this edition

• Publisher: Monthly Review Press
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1583677704
• ISBN 13: 9781583677704
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 212