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A History of the Present

A Biography of Indian South Africans, 1990–2019

By: Ashwin Desai,Goolam Vahed

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A History of the Present

A Biography of Indian South Africans, 1990–2019

By: Ashwin Desai,Goolam Vahed

Through the long 20th century, Indian South Africans lived under the whip of settler colonialism and white minority rule, which saw the passing of a slew of legislation that circumscribed their freedom of movement, threatened repatriation, and denied them citizenship, all the while herding them into racially segregated townships. This volume chronicles the broad outlines of this history. Taking the story into the present, it provides an analysis of how Indian South Africans have responded to changes wrought by the remarkable collapse of apartheid and the holding of the first democratic elections in 1994. Drawing upon archival records, in-depth interviews, and ethnography, this study examines the ways in which Indian South Africans define themselves and the world around them, and how they are defined by others. It tells of the incredible journey of Indian South Africans, many of whom are fourth and fifth generation, towards being recognized as citizens in the land of their birth and how, while often attracted by and seeking to explore their roots in India, they continue to dig deeper roots in African soil.

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Oxford University Press

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0199098786

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9780199098781

Colour, Class and Community - The Natal Indian Congress, 1971-1994

By: Ashwin Desai,Goolam Vahed

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Colour, Class and Community - The Natal Indian Congress, 1971-1994

By: Ashwin Desai,Goolam Vahed

Positions the history and inner workings of the Natal Indian Congress (NIC) against the canvas of the major political developments in South Africa during the 1970s and 1980s up to the first democratic elections in 1994 Following a hiatus in the 1960s, the Natal Indian Congress (NIC) in South Africa was revived in 1971. In fascinating detail, Ashwin Desai and Goolam Vahed bring the inner workings of the NIC to life against the canvas of major political developments in South Africa during the 1970s and 1980s, and up to the first democratic elections in 1994. The NIC was relaunched during the rise of the Black Consciousness Movement, which attracted a following among Indian university students, and whose invocation of Indians as Black led to a major debate about ethnic organisations such as the NIC. This debate persisted in the 1980s with the rise of the United Democratic Front and its commitment to non-racialism. The NIC was central to other major debates of the period, most significantly the lines drawn between boycotting and participating in government-created structures such as the Tri-Cameral Parliament. Despite threats of banning and incarceration, the NIC kept attracting recruits who encouraged the development of community organisations, such as students radicalised by the 1980s education boycotts and civic protests. Colour, Class and Community, The Natal Indian Congress, 1971—1994 details how some members of the NIC played dual roles, as members of a legal organisation and as allies of the African National Congress’ underground armed struggle. Drawing on varied sources, including oral interviews, newspaper reports, and minutes of organisational meetings, this in-depth study tells a largely untold history, challenging existing narratives around Indian ‘cabalism’, and bringing the African and Indian political story into present debates about race, class and nation.

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NYU Press

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1776147162

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9781776147168

The South African Gandhi

Stretcher-Bearer of Empire

By: Ashwin Desai,Goolem Vahed

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The South African Gandhi

Stretcher-Bearer of Empire

By: Ashwin Desai,Goolem Vahed

A biography detailing Gandhi’s twenty-year stay in South Africa and his attitudes and behavior in the nation’s political context. In the pantheon of freedom fighters, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi has pride of place. His fame and influence extend far beyond India and are nowhere more significant than in South Africa. “India gave us a Mohandas, we gave them a Mahatma,” goes a popular South African refrain. Contemporary South African leaders, including Mandela, have consistently lauded him as being part of the epic battle to defeat the racist white regime. The South African Gandhi focuses on Gandhi’s first leadership experiences and the complicated man they reveal—a man who actually supported the British Empire. Ashwin Desai and Goolam Vahed unveil a man who, throughout his stay on African soil, stayed true to Empire while showing a disdain for Africans. For Gandhi, whites and Indians were bonded by an Aryan bloodline that had no place for the African. Gandhi’s racism was matched by his class prejudice towards the Indian indentured. He persistently claimed that they were ignorant and needed his leadership, and he wrote their resistances and compromises in surviving a brutal labor regime out of history. The South African Gandhi writes the indentured and working class back into history. The authors show that Gandhi never missed an opportunity to show his loyalty to Empire, with a particular penchant for war as a means to do so. He served as an Empire stretcher-bearer in the Boer War while the British occupied South Africa, he demanded guns in the aftermath of the Bhambatha Rebellion, and he toured the villages of India during the First World War as recruiter for the Imperial army. This meticulously researched book punctures the dominant narrative of Gandhi and uncovers an ambiguous figure whose time on African soil was marked by a desire to seek the integration of Indians, minus many basic rights, into the white body politic while simultaneously excluding Africans from his moral compass and political ideals. Praise for The South African Gandhi “In this impressively researched study, two South African scholars of Indian background bravely challenge political myth-making on both sides of the Indian Ocean that has sought to canonize Gandhi as a founding father of the struggle for equality there. They show that the Mahatma-to-be carefully refrained from calling on his followers to throw in their lot with the black majority. The mass struggle he finally led remained an Indian struggle.” —Joseph Lelyveld, author of Great Soul: Mahatma Gandhi and His Struggle with India “This is a wonderful demonstration of meticulously researched, evocative, clear-eyed and fearless history writing. It uncovers a story, some might even call it a scandal, that has remained hidden in plain sight for far too long. The South African Gandhi is a big book. It is a serious challenge to the way we have been taught to think about Gandhi.” —Arundhati Roy, author of The God of Small Things

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Stanford University Press

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0804797226

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9780804797221

We Are the Poors

Community Struggles in Post-Apartheid South Africa

By: Ashwin Desai

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We Are the Poors

Community Struggles in Post-Apartheid South Africa

By: Ashwin Desai

We Are the Poors follows the growth of the most unexpected of these community movements, beginning in one township of Durban, linking up with community and labor struggles in other parts of the country, and coming together in massive anti-government protests at the time of the UN World Conference Against Racism in 2001. It describes from the inside how the downtrodden regain their dignity and create hope for a better future in the face of a neoliberal onslaught, and shows the human faces of the struggle against the corporate model of globalization in a Third World country."--Jacket.

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NYU Press

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1583670505

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9781583670507

Foundations of Reinforcement Learning with Applications in Finance

By: Ashwin Rao,Tikhon Jelvis

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Foundations of Reinforcement Learning with Applications in Finance

By: Ashwin Rao,Tikhon Jelvis

Foundations of Reinforcement Learning with Applications in Finance aims to demystify Reinforcement Learning, and to make it a practically useful tool for those studying and working in applied areas — especially finance. Reinforcement Learning is emerging as a powerful technique for solving a variety of complex problems across industries that involve Sequential Optimal Decisioning under Uncertainty. Its penetration in high-profile problems like self-driving cars, robotics, and strategy games points to a future where Reinforcement Learning algorithms will have decisioning abilities far superior to humans. But when it comes getting educated in this area, there seems to be a reluctance to jump right in, because Reinforcement Learning appears to have acquired a reputation for being mysterious and technically challenging. This book strives to impart a lucid and insightful understanding of the topic by emphasizing the foundational mathematics and implementing models and algorithms in well-designed Python code, along with robust coverage of several financial trading problems that can be solved with Reinforcement Learning. This book has been created after years of iterative experimentation on the pedagogy of these topics while being taught to university students as well as industry practitioners. Features Focus on the foundational theory underpinning Reinforcement Learning and software design of the corresponding models and algorithms Suitable as a primary text for courses in Reinforcement Learning, but also as supplementary reading for applied/financial mathematics, programming, and other related courses Suitable for a professional audience of quantitative analysts or data scientists Blends theory/mathematics, programming/algorithms and real-world financial nuances while always striving to maintain simplicity and to build intuitive understanding To access the code base for this book, please go to: https://github.com/TikhonJelvis/RL-book

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CRC Press

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1000801101

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STAN LEE'S CHAKRA THE INVINCIBLE: RISE OF INFINITUS #6

By: Ashwin Pande,Merrill Hagan,Aditya Bidikar,Stan Lee,Sharad Devarajan,Gotham Chopra

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STAN LEE'S CHAKRA THE INVINCIBLE: RISE OF INFINITUS #6

By: Ashwin Pande,Merrill Hagan,Aditya Bidikar,Stan Lee,Sharad Devarajan,Gotham Chopra

Created by Stan Lee. As the citizens of Mumbai celebrate the alien Infinitus saving their lives from Maxosaur, Chakra becomes jealous of the adoration his friend is receiving. But when a mysterious alien craft arrives over the skies of Mumbai Chakra and Infinitus must work together to defeat this new threat! Based on the Angry Birds ToonsTV web series with over 40 MILLION Views worldwide.

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Graphic India

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168124571X

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9781681245713

Nationalism, Language, and Identity in India

Measures of Community

By: A P Ashwin Kumar

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Nationalism, Language, and Identity in India

Measures of Community

By: A P Ashwin Kumar

This book examines linguistic nationalism in India. It focuses on the emergence of language as a marker of identity by analysing themes such as Linguistic Reorganization of States, nationalism, philology, and linguistic identity. Formulating a novel conception of doxastic nature of community experience, the author presents a theory about nationalism as a cultural phenomenon by studying the constraints of western theological apparatuses that limit our understanding of it. The book looks at how an ecclesiastical notion of community is at the heart of the debate around linguistic and national identity – something that is redefining politics the world over. This volume will be useful for scholars and researchers of political studies, political sociology, sociology, historical linguistics and cultural studies.

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Taylor & Francis

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100057668X

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9781000576689

Update in Interventional Cardiology

By: Ashwin B Mehta,Nihar Mehta,Rahul Chhabria

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Update in Interventional Cardiology

By: Ashwin B Mehta,Nihar Mehta,Rahul Chhabria

This book is a practical guide providing cardiologists with the latest advances in interventional cardiology. Divided into 24 chapters, much of the text is dedicated to procedures for the diagnosis and management of occlusive coronary artery disease. Basic and complex techniques are described in detail, with useful tips on how to prevent or manage complications. Guidance on decision making in the cath lab based on recent data is also provided. The comprehensive text is further enhanced by nearly 200 clinical images, diagrams and tables. Key points Practical guide to latest advances in interventional cardiology Much of text is dedicated to diagnosis and management of occlusive coronary artery disease Provides guidance on decision making in the cath lab Highly illustrated with nearly 200 images and tables

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JP Medical Ltd

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9386322226

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9789386322227

Private India: City on Fire

By: James Patterson,Ashwin Sanghi

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Private India: City on Fire

By: James Patterson,Ashwin Sanghi

When Jack Morgan opens a branch of Private in Mumbai, a mysterious killer threatens to destroy the agency-and the city-from the inside out. When Jack Morgan opens the Mumbai branch of Private, the world's most elite detective agency, he hands the reins to top agent Santosh Wagh. Now, in this teeming metropolis of over thirteen million people where the guilty have everywhere to hide, Santosh goes on the hunt for one elusive killer: a killer who is targeting seemingly unconnected women and placing strange objects at their death scenes in a series of chilling rituals. As the Private team races to find a link that will lead them to the next victim, an unseen menace threatens to destroy the agency from within-and plunge the city into chaos. With countless lives hanging in the balance, Santosh must confront the demons of his past . . . before Private India meets an explosive end.

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Grand Central Publishing

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1455560839

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9781455560837

G. P. SIPPY'S SHOLAY - GABBAR

By: Sharad Devarajan,Sascha Sippy,Ashwin Pande,Saurav Mohapatra

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G. P. SIPPY'S SHOLAY - GABBAR

By: Sharad Devarajan,Sascha Sippy,Ashwin Pande,Saurav Mohapatra

For the first time ever the secret origin of GABBAR SINGH is finally revealed! Experience the legend of the greatest villain in Bollywood cinema, the infamous bandit who has captivated audiences for over 30 years ago through the classic movie SHOLAY! Journey to his past and witness the never-before-seen bloody, tragic and twisted story that turned an ordinary boy into a legendary evil and pop-culture icon. Also included in this book are a series of "SHOLAY SHORTS," featuring all-new original short stories based on fan-favorite characters from the movie including THAKUR BALDEV SINGH, SOORMA BHOPALI, SAMBHA and more!

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Graphic India

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9810796145

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9789810796143

Stan Lee's Chakra The Invincible #8

By: Stan Lee,Sharad Devarajan,Ashwin Pande,Aditya Bidikar

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Stan Lee's Chakra The Invincible #8

By: Stan Lee,Sharad Devarajan,Ashwin Pande,Aditya Bidikar

The epic finale to the origin story of CHAKRA THE INVINCIBLE ends here. Our young hero faces off against the dreaded power of the merciless Boss Yama in an explosive finale. Created by STAN LEE, witness the adventure based on the animated shorts seen on Angry Birds ToonsTV with over 40 Million views worldwide.

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1681244586

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9781681244587

Stan Lee's Chakra The Invincible Free Comic Book Day Special 2015

By: Stan Lee,Sharad Devarajan,Gotham Chopra,Ashwin Pande,Dean Trippe

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Stan Lee's Chakra The Invincible Free Comic Book Day Special 2015

By: Stan Lee,Sharad Devarajan,Gotham Chopra,Ashwin Pande,Dean Trippe

Based on the animated shorts seen on Angry Birds ToonsTV with over 25 Million views worldwide, 'Chakra The Invincible' is the latest superhero from legendary creator, Stan Lee, co-creator of Spider-Man, X-Men, The Avengers, X-Men, Iron Man, and more. This all-ages comic features short stories of Chakra The Invincible for kids and superhero fans of all ages.

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1681242486

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Stan Lee's Chakra The Invincible #2

By: Stan Lee,Sharad Devarajan,Pande Ashwin,Scott Peterson,Aditya Bidikar

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Stan Lee's Chakra The Invincible #2

By: Stan Lee,Sharad Devarajan,Pande Ashwin,Scott Peterson,Aditya Bidikar

Straight from the Free Comic Book Day release and based on the animated shorts seen on Angry Birds ToonsTV with over 30 Million views worldwide, 'CHAKRA THE INVINCIBLE¡¯ is the latest superhero from legendary creator, STAN LEE. In this issue, when Raju activates the Chakra suit for the first time, he has a vision of the past and the future where he finds the world might be in terrible danger! Also in this issue, an exciting backup story based on the Chakra animated shorts.

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1681243539

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G. P. SIPPY'S SHOLAY - THE OFFICIAL MOVIE ADAPTATION

By: Ashwin Pande

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G. P. SIPPY'S SHOLAY - THE OFFICIAL MOVIE ADAPTATION

By: Ashwin Pande

For over 30 years the story of SHOLAY has electrified India and the world. Now experience the epic story in a whole new way with this official graphic novel adaptation! A must have collectible book for every Sholay fan. Relive the classic story of Thakur's quest for revenge against the bloodthirsty and maniacal daaku, Gabbar Singh, and the bond of friendship between Jai and Veeru who have captured the hearts and minds of an entire nation. Discover why SHOLAY remains a beloved and treasured cinematic masterpiece.

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9810796137

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9789810796136

STAN LEE'S CHAKRA THE INVINCIBLE: RISE OF INFINITUS #5

By: Ashwin Pande,Merrill Hagan,Aditya Bidikar,Stan Lee,Sharad Devarajan,Gotham Chopra

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STAN LEE'S CHAKRA THE INVINCIBLE: RISE OF INFINITUS #5

By: Ashwin Pande,Merrill Hagan,Aditya Bidikar,Stan Lee,Sharad Devarajan,Gotham Chopra

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1681245671

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STAN LEE'S CHAKRA THE INVINCIBLE: RISE OF INFINITUS #4

By: Ashwin Pande,Merrill Hagan,Aditya Bidikar,Stan Lee,Sharad Devarajan

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STAN LEE'S CHAKRA THE INVINCIBLE: RISE OF INFINITUS #4

By: Ashwin Pande,Merrill Hagan,Aditya Bidikar,Stan Lee,Sharad Devarajan

Created by Stan Lee. When the Mighty Maxosaur strikes all of Mumbai trembles in fear! Chakra and his new alien friend Infinitus must fight the robotic behemoth before it has a chance to destroy the entire city! Based on the Angry Birds ToonsTV web series with over 40 MILLION Views worldwide.

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1681245590

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9781681245591

Contemporary Treatment Techniques in Pediatric Dentistry

By: Meenakshi S. Kher,Ashwin Rao

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Contemporary Treatment Techniques in Pediatric Dentistry

By: Meenakshi S. Kher,Ashwin Rao

This clinical guide, featuring a wealth of high-quality photographs, will help pediatric dentists, pediatric dentistry residents and general dental practitioners treating children, acquire a clear understanding of contemporary treatment protocols for primary and young permanent teeth while serving as a guide to integrate these procedures into their private or institutional practice. The background to the book is the emergence in recent years of important paradigm shifts in treatment concepts. It is now recognized that clinicians must distinguish between “caries management” and “carious lesion management” when treating children. Moreover, regenerative endodontic procedures have changed the way in which the immature permanent tooth is treated. The authors present the full range of current treatment techniques step-by-step, with all the necessary detailed photographic documentation and succinct supporting text. It will be an asset for dentists worldwide.

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Springer

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3030118606

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9783030118600

Stan Lee's Chakra The Invincible #4

By: Stan Lee,Sharad Devarajan,Ashwin Pande,Scott Peterson

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Stan Lee's Chakra The Invincible #4

By: Stan Lee,Sharad Devarajan,Ashwin Pande,Scott Peterson

Straight from the Free Comic Book Day release and based on the animated shorts seen on Angry Birds ToonsTV with over 30 Million views worldwide, 'CHAKRA THE INVINCIBLE¡¯ is the latest superhero from legendary creator, STAN LEE. In this issue, Raju continues to channel his new-found mystical chakra powers under Dr. Singh's guidance to save the city of Mumbai from supervillians!

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1681243644

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Stan Lee's Chakra The Invincible #7

By: Stan Lee,Sharad Devarajan,Ashwin Pande,Aditya Bidikar

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Stan Lee's Chakra The Invincible #7

By: Stan Lee,Sharad Devarajan,Ashwin Pande,Aditya Bidikar

CHAKRA THE INVINCIBLE¡¯ is the latest superhero series from legendary creator, STAN LEE, that the animated shorts seen on Angry Birds ToonsTV with over 30 Million views worldwide are based on. In this issue, Chakra learns Shatru Seth¡¯s insane plans for the future of the world; but in order to stop Seth, Chakra must face his worst fears.

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1681244543

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Marxisms in the 21st Century

Crisis, critique and struggle

By: Michelle Williams,Vishwas Satgar

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Marxisms in the 21st Century

Crisis, critique and struggle

By: Michelle Williams,Vishwas Satgar

The current resurgence of Marxism is based on new sources of inspiration and creativity from movements that seek democratic, egalitarian and ecological alternatives to capitalism. The Marxism of many of these movements is neither dogmatic nor prescriptive, but rather, open, searching, utopian. It revolves around four primary factors: the importance of democracy for an emancipatory project; the ecological limits of capitalism; the crisis of global capitalism; and the learning of lessons from the failures of Marxist-inspired experiments. Marxisms in the Twenty-First Century challenges vanguardist Marxism featured in South Africa and beyond. Featuring leading thinkers from the Left, the book offers provocative ideas on interpreting our current world and serves as an excellent introduction to new ways of thinking about Marxism to students and scholars in the field. Many anti-capitalist traditions and themes - including democracy, globalisation, feminism, critique and ecology inform and shape the contributions in this volume.

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