| The October issue is out now!Preview this month’s articles, subscribe, and check out the latest offer.SUBSCRIBE TO MONTHLY REVIEW! REVIEW OF THE MONTHRichard III, the Tudor Myth, and the Transition from Feudalism to CapitalismShakespeare’s Richard III famously immortalized the eponymous king as a scoundrel and tyrant, thirsty for power and blood. Using economic data spanning centuries, Thomas Lambert questions the truth of this reputation: Was Richard III a murderous despot bent on absolute rule? Or was this a myth propagated by Tudor allies aiming to ingratiate themselves to the new dynasty?NOTES FROM THE EDITORSIt is undeniable that the rapidly worsening ecological crisis is threatening not only future generations, but the youth of today. Why, then, is the U.S. educational system failing to teach students the reality of this human-caused catastrophe? “Even science itself,” MR editors write, “is to be sacrificed on the altar of capital.” Continue reading…Organizational Solidarity OfferMonthly Review has always aimed to contribute to ongoing struggles and movements, and to make our materials accessible to grassroots organizers. As part of this goal, we are now offering a special solidarity discount for organizations, groups, and unions. Click here for more information.Surplus Absorption, Secular Stagnation, and the Transition to Socialism: Contradictions of the U.S. and the Chinese Economies since 2000Minqi Li and Lingyi Wei look to the Chinese and U.S. economies to illustrate the contradictions of secular stagnation, concluding that both will likely face great challenges in the decades to come. However, they write, progressive economic policies could change China’s future, encouraging massive investment into the state sector and bringing about the transition to a fully socialist society.Marxist Ecology in China: From Marx’s Ecology to Socialist Eco-Civilization TheorySince the 1980s, Chinese writers and thinkers have been engaging with Marxist ecology, constructing a theoretical system that starts with interpretation of Marx and Engels themselves. Chen Yiwen takes stock of how this framework progressed toward an overarching theory of ecological civilization, generating new questions to be answered at every stage of development. (Open access on 10/14)Applying/Misapplying Gramsci’s Passive Revolution to Latin AmericaSteve Ellner deconstructs the argument that Pink Tide governments elected since 2018 are in a state of “passive revolution,” having betrayed their progressive roots through concessions to conservative elements and capital. This analysis, Ellner finds, fails to capture the material impacts of Pink Tide governments, their strategic importance, or their potential to pull societies toward a more radical leftist future. (Open access on 10/21) Volume 76, Number 5: Contents“Notes from the Editors, October 2024” by the EditorsREVIEW OF THE MONTH: “Richard III, the Tudor Myth, and the Transition from Feudalism to Capitalism” by Thomas E. Lambert“Surplus Absorption, Secular Stagnation, and the Transition to Socialism: Contradictions of the U.S. and the Chinese Economies since 2000” by Minqi Li & Lingyi Wei“Marxist Ecology in China: From Marx’s Ecology to Socialist Eco-Civilization Theory” by Chen Yiwen“Applying/Misapplying Gramsci’s Passive Revolution to Latin America” by Steve EllnerBUY NOW!Copyright © 2024 Monthly Review, All rights reserved. You were subscribed to the newsletter from Monthly Review. Our mailing address is: Monthly Review 134 W 29TH ST STE 706 STE 706 NEW YORK, NY 10001-5304 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. |
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