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An important analysis of CLR James' early political thought on Marxism and the black radical tradition

A collection of Marxist writings that covers political economy, historical materialism, dialectics, state theory, class, and fetishism

The stories of women who lived, worked and struggled in Kurdistan

The vibrant fine arts and mass culture that the United Stated exported to Britain in the postwar period had a powerful and far-reaching impact on many British artists, art students and critics. In a fascinating social and cultural history covering the period from the 1940s to the 1990s, but with emphasis on the 1950s and 1960s, John A. Walker offers a scholarly but accessible account of America's Cold War cultural offensive and the role played by American artists living in Britain.*BR**BR*This is the first text to document in detail the variegated responses of British artists to postwar America and its art, criticism and mass media. Their reactions that ranged from Americanism - enthusiasm and compliance - to Anti-Americanism - criticism and resistance. Covering significant art movements such as Abstract Expressionism, the Independent Group and Pop Art, Walker synthesises information from hundreds of published sources and interviews to paint a vivid picture of a crucial period in British culture. *BR**BR*Many of the critics, painters and sculptors featured - Lawrence Alloway, Peter Blake, Reyner Banham, Anthony Caro, Clement Greenberg, David Hockney, Richard Hamilton, R.B. Kitaj, John Latham, Claes Oldenburg, Eduardo Paolozzi, Herbert Read, Bridget Riley, Larry Rivers - are now internationally famous. The study is brought up to date with an overview of the decline in American influence during in the 1980s and 1990s and the rise of Brit Art.

"e;Inspired to contribute to the symbiotic relationship between the academic and activist worlds, Day has decided to pick up the pen instead of the Molotov cocktail. The result is this brilliant book."e;*BR*Ann Hansen *BR*Ann was sentenced to life imprisonment for blowing up a cruise-missile component factory, and is the author of Direct Action: The Memoirs of an Urban Guerilla*BR**BR*"e;If revolutionary politics are to be reconstituted for the twenty-first century, all previously existing radical traditions must not only be remade but placed in new relationships with one another. The anarchism of Richard Day's brilliant Gramsci is Dead is not only an explosive break-out from the demoralizing horizons of contemporary social democracy, but also an exuberant intellectual dance-invitation extended to all mutant Marxists, autonomists and species-being activists eager to catch the strains of a new tune: Red Emma would be proud."e;*BR*Nick Dyer-Witheford, Associate Professor, University of Western Ontario and author of Cyber-Marx (1999)*BR**BR*Gramsci and the concept of hegemony cast a long shadow over radical political theory. Yet how far has this theory got us? Is it still central to feminism, anti-capitalism, anti-racism, anarchism, and other radical social movements today?*BR**BR*Unlike previous revolutionary movements, Day argues, most contemporary radical social movements do not strive to take control of the state. Instead, they attempt to develop new forms of self-organisation that can run in parallel with -- or as alternatives to -- existing forms of social, political, and economic organization. This is to say that they follow a logic of affinity rather than one of hegemony.*BR**BR*This book draws together a variety of different strands in political theory to weave together an*BR*innovative new approach to politics today. Rigorous and wide-ranging, Day introduces and interrogates key concepts. From Hegel's concept of recognition, through theories of hegemony and affinity to Hardt and Negri's reflections on Empire, Day maps academia's theoretical and philosophical concerns onto today's politics of the street. *BR**BR*Ideal for all students of political theory, Day's fresh approach combines Marxist, Anarchist and*BR*Post-structuralist theory to shed new light on the politics and practice of contemporary social*BR*movements.

In the endless series of United States military interventions, the 'humanitarian' bombing of Yugoslavia played a key role in gaining support of the centre left for war as an instrument of policy. *BR**BR*Thanks to massive deception and self-deception by media and politicians, even the anti-globalisation movement failed to grasp the implications of the aggressive military globalisation pursued by the United States, from Iraq to Afghanistan and beyond. *BR**BR*In this study, Diana Johnstone identifies the common geopolitical interests running through all these past, present and future military interventions. She argues persuasively that outside intervention creates rather than solves problems and cannot be justified. *BR**BR*Johnstone shows that the 'War in Kosovo' was in reality the model for future destruction of countries seen as potential threats to the hegemony of the 'International Community', led by the United States.

The Global South is the epicentre of workers' struggles today

Women's lives are burdened by the weight of debt. But collectively, it can be resisted

A comprehensive and wide-ranging critique of the Guardian's journalism and political values

Where does the left go from here?

'Innovative and challenging ... makes a valuable contribution to understanding sexual harassment.' Feminist Bookstore News

An insightful analysis examining race, the state, the media and criminalisation in Britain

Together, we can break down borders

Leading thinkers discuss the experience and repercussions of violence, exploring its varied manifestations in the world today

This is a new edition of the world's leading textbook on journalism. Translated into more than a dozen languages, David Randall's handbook is an invaluable guide to the 'universals' of good journalistic practice for professional and trainee journalists worldwide.Irrespective of language or culture, good journalists share a common commitment to the search for truth, often in difficult circumstances. David Randall emphasises that good journalism isn't just about universal objectives: it must also involve the acquisition of a range of skills that will empower journalists to operate in an industry where ownership, technology and information are constantly changing. This acclaimed handbook challenges old attitudes, procedures and techniques of journalism where they are seen as cynical and sloppy. A raft of new anecdotes, wisdom and warnings covering privacy, celebrity culture and the impact of the internet make this edition an essential companion for journalists in the digital age.

'Amazon Capitalism' grows ever stronger. This book provides the answers on how to fight the company's terrifying omnipotence.

A major new study looking at the catalysing role of workers' inquiries in the rebirth of a global labour movement from below

A comparative ethnography of the responses on the ground to austerity policies in Southern Europe

The welfare state is unfit for purpose - how can we transform it into a force for equality and social justice?

An expert's guide to ending modern slavery

Chronicling 30 years of public protest, government U-turns and environmental destruction, this is the story of Britain's transport policy

The classic text on the history and theory of fascism, revised for the twentieth anniversary of its first publication

Female academics discuss the big issues of our time

'Amazon Capitalism' grows ever stronger. This book provides the answers on how to fight the company's terrifying omnipotence.

A Marxist-feminist approach examining disaster relief in the US

Reveals a little-known history of 1917: the Ukrainian anarcho-communist Makhnovists

A critical evaluation of the politics of Irish revolutionary socialist James Connolly (1868-1916)

A concise people's history of Europe spanning from the First World War to today

What is the consequence of commodifying experiences?

A passionate journey through the history of feminism by the founder of 'Pan Y Rosas'