Marxism and Decolonization in the 21st Century

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'In the excitement over the current surge in decoloniality theory, some riding this wave are oblivious of the powerful role played by Marxism in analysing the oppressive nature of global capital and in illuminating the path of national liberation. The editors and authors of this collection confront this erasure, highlighting the influence of Marxism on the great thinkers of decolonization and exploring both the intersections and tensions between the two streams of thought and the movements shaped by them in the great battles against capitalism and colonialism. For those seeking decolonization of the mind and the world, this book is a stimulus and a resource in incorporating the best of progressive traditions while thinking freshly into the future.'

Helena Sheehan, Emeritus Professor, Dublin City University, Ireland, author of Marxism and the Philosophy of Science: A Critical History and Navigating the Zeitgeist

'This book relaunches the important debate about the relevance of Marxism for the unfinished project of decolonization—understood as local and global decoloniality—just as it rightly keeps in view that decoloniality necessarily involves a critique of capitalism as an economic, political, and ideological system. The book offers multiple invaluable approaches to the exploration of this task, grounded on a large array of perspectives from the Global South. It is an indispensable reference for exploring Marxism, decoloniality, as well as their connections and tensions in the 21st century.'

Nelson Maldonado-Torres, Professor of Latino & Hispanic Caribbean Studies, Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA

'In an Africa that seeks its epistemological freedom, what place does Marxist thought occupy? This book presents the case for the critical value of Marxist thought, but turns away from party vanguardism and Stalinism, and the coercion that so often came in the name of Marx. The contributors show how Marxism inspired African freedom fighters and decolonization, even now, is a weapon against today's dictatorships. It argues that Africa champions the Marxism that was in fact never realized in Europe.'

Stephen Chan OBE, Professor of World Politics, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, UK

'This book argues convincingly that neo-liberalism has not pushed Marxism to oblivion. It equally demonstrates the maximalist connections between Marxism and decoloniality, focusing on the impact of globalization, nationalism, politics, creativity, and the media. Here is a compelling book that provides a solid foundation for teaching and research, and it reminds us that Marxism is integral to politics in a new reading of Africa.'

Toyin Falola, Professor and the Frances and Sanger Mossiker Chair in the Humanities, University of Texas at Austin, USA

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