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Monthly Review Press: Classic Titles


Dynamics of Global Crisis Dynamics of Gobal Crisis
by Samir Amin, Giovanni Arrighi, Andre Gunder Frank, Immanuel Wallerstein

Preeminent theoreticians of the world economy set out their understanding of the long-term dynamics of global capitalism. 1982, 254 pp.

Imperialism and World Economy Imperialism and World Economy
by Nikolai Bukharin, Introduction by V.I. Lenin

Bukharin's 1929 anticipation of the growth of the internationalization of capital. 1973, 175 pp.

Humanity and Society: A World History Humanity and Society: A World History
by Kenneth Neill Cameron

A non-Eurocentric portrait of the major developments and integrations of social and cultural movements. 1973, 470 pp.

A Survey of Chemical and Biological Warfare A Survey of Chemical and Biological Warfare
by John Cookson and Judith Nottingham

An in-depth analysis of nearly all chemical and biological weapons, their effects, and the politics surrounding their deployment. 1969, 424 pp.

Unity and Struggle: Speeches and Writings of Amilcar Cabral Unity and Struggle: Speeches and Writings of Amilcar Cabral
Introduction by Basil Davidson

Cabral is among the great figures of our time—these texts provide the evidence. 1979, 336 pp.

Antonio Maceo: The "Bronze Titan" of Cuba's Struggle for Independence Antonio Maceo: The “Bronze Titan” of Cuba’s Struggle for Independence
by Philip S. Foner

A powerful portrait of Maceo, committed anti-imperialist and heroic independence fighter. 1977, 345 pp.

The Scalpel, The Sword: The Story of Doctor Norman Bethune The Scalpel, The Sword: The Story of Doctor Norman Bethune
by Ted Allen and Sydney Gordon

Compelling narrative of Norman Bethune, revolutionary doctor in Mao’s China. 1973, 346 pp.

The Explosion: Marxism and the French Upheaval The Explosion: Marxism and the French Upheaval
by Henri Lefebvre

Explores the full sweep of Marxist thinking on social change in the light of the 1968 French explosion. 1969, 160 pp.

Growth of the Modern West Indies Growth of the Modern West Indies
by Gordon K. Lewis

Analyzes West Indian society in detail from the First World War through the 1960s. 1968, 506 pp.

Puerto Rico: Freedom and Power in the Caribbean Puerto Rico: Freedom and Power in the Caribbean
by Gordon K. Lewis

Details the history of modern Puerto Rico, advancing independence and socialism as the answer to the Puerto Rican tragedy. 1963, 636 pp.

Studies in the Labor Theory of Value Studies in the Labor Theory of Value
by Ronald Meek

This pioneering survey of the development of the “labor theory of value,” advances Marxian economic categories for contemporary conditions. 1956, 379 pp.

The Age of Imperialism: The economics of U.S. Foreign Policy The Age of Imperialism: The Economics of U.S. Foreign Policy
by Harry Magdoff

Magdoff’s analysis is the foundation upon which the work of an entire tradition of Monthly Review authors rests. 1969, 208 pp.

Imperialism: From the Colonial Age to the Present Imperialism: From the Colonial Age to the Present
by Harry Magdoff

This volume contains a series of essays aimed at illuminating the theory, history, and roots of imperialism, which extend the analysis developed in Magdoff’s The Age of Imperialism. 1978, 283 pp.

The Black Man's Burden: The White Man in Africa from the Fifteenth Century to World War I The Black Man’s Burden: The White Man in Africa from the Fifteenth Century to World War I
by E.D. Morel

Since it was first published in 1920, The Black Man’s Burden has been widely recognized as a prime source of education and influence in the field of African history. 1969, 255 pp.

Late Marx and the Russian Road: Marx and the Peripheries of Capitalism Late Marx and the Russian Road: Marx and the Peripheries of Capitalism
by Teodor Shanin

Explores Marx’s attitude to “developing” societies. Includes translations of Marx’s notes from the 1880s, among the most important finds of the last century. 1983, 297 pp.

Four Lectures on Marxism Four Lectures on Marxism
by Paul Sweezy

One of the 20th century’s foremost Marxian economists discusses the dialectical method, the contradictions of capitalism, and the future of Marxism. 1981, 97 pp.

Protest and Survive Protest and Survive
Edited by E.P. Thompson and Dan Smith, Introduction by Daniel Ellsberg

Helps us to better understand the dangers of U.S. nuclear strategy, and reminds us that it is a strategy we can resist. 1981, 246 pp.

The Poor and the Powerless: Economic Policy and Change in the Caribbean The Poor and the Powerless: Economic Policy and Change in the Caribbean
by Clive Y. Thomas

Argues that another form of development—by the poor and for the poor—is not only possible but necessary. 1988, 411 pp.

The National Question: Selected Writings by Rosa Luxemburg The National Question: Selected Writings by Rosa Luxemburg
edited by Horace B. Davis

Provocative writings on the question of national self-determination and its relationship with socialism. 1976, 320 pp.

Our Great Spring Victory Our Great Spring Victory
by General Van Tien Dung

Chronicles the 1975 offensive of the Vietnam Peoples Army and the uprisings that secured the liberation of South Vietnam. 1977, 285 pp.

The Spanish-Cuban-American War, Volume 1 The Spanish-Cuban-American War and the Birth of American Imperialism Vol. 1: 1895-1898
by Philip S. Foner

Argues that the Cuban nation was a central protagonist in the conflict—rather than a passive victim of a conflict between great powers. 1972, 376 pp.

The Spanish-Cuban-American War, Volume 2 The Spanish-Cuban-American War and the Birth of American Imperialism Vol. 2: 1898-1902
by Philip S. Foner

This volume covers the imposition of U.S. domination over Cuba through the Platt Amendment, which marks the beginning of U.S. neocolonialism. 1972, 712 pp.

Inside the Monster: Writings on the United States and American Imperialism Inside the Monster: Writings on the United States and American Imperialism
by José Martí

Explores the emergent threat of U.S. Imperialism (1881 to 1895). 1975, 475 pp.

On Art and Literature: Critical Writings by José Martí On Art and Literature: Critical Writings by José Martí
Edited, with an introduction and notes, by Philip S. Foner

Brings together essays on literature, the plastic arts, theater, and music, which stand with the best of modern criticism. 1982, 352 pp.

On Education: Articles on Educational Theory and Pedagogy, and Writings for Children from "The Age of Gold" On Education: Articles on Educational Theory and Pedagogy, and Writings for Children from “The Age of Gold”
by José Martí; edited, with an introduction and notes, by Philip S. Foner

Writings on educational theory, pedagogy, and the relationship between education and popular democracy. 1979, 320 pp.

Our America: Writins on Latin America and the Struggle for Cuban Independence Our America: Writings on Latin America and the Struggle for Cuban Independence
by José Martí; edited, with an introduction and notes, by Philip S. Foner

Presents the celebrated Cuban revolutionary’s thoughts on “Nuestra America,” the Latin America Martí fought to make free. 1977, 448 pp.

The Debt Trap: The International Monetary Fund and the Third World The Debt Trap: The International Monetary Fund and the Third World
by Cheryl Payer

Details the history of the first thirty years of the system of aid and credit in which the IMF is the keystone. 1974, 264 pp.

The World Bank: A Critical Analysis The World Bank: A Critical Analysis
by Cheryl Payer

A careful analysis of the Bank’s own policy papers and reports, which outlines its philosophy of development and the concrete effects of its projects. 1982, 414 pp.

History of the Upper Guinea Coast: 1545-1800 History of the Upper Guinea Coast: 1545-1800
by Walter Rodney

Walter Rodney is revered throughout the Caribbean as a teacher, a hero, and a martyr. This book remains the foremost work on the region. 1970, 290 pp.

Maturity and Stagnation in American Capitalism Maturity and Stagnation in American Capitalism
by Josef Steindl

Details a pattern of development and investment in the American economy that produces diminished growth and increased stagnation.

We, the Puerto Rican People: A Story of Oppression and Resistance We, the Puerto Rican People: A Story of Oppression and Resistance
by Juan Angel Silén

Silén restores to his people their history, stolen from them along with their land and independence. 1971, 136 pp.

The Long Default: New York City and the Urban Fiscal Crisis The Long Default: New York City and the Urban Fiscal Crisis
by William K. Tabb

Classic study of the fiscal crisis that gripped New York City—and much of urban America—in the 1970s. 1982, 111 pp.

The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists
by Robert Tressell

Tressell’s great working-class novel. 1962, 635 pp.

The Intellectual Roots of Independence: An Anthology of Puerto Rican Political Essays The Intellectual Roots of Independence: An Anthology of Puerto Rican Political Essays
Edited by Iris M. Zavala and Rodriguez Zavala

Explores the impact of colonial domination and defends Puerto Rican anti-imperial struggles. 1980, 377 pp.

Frantz Fanon: Colonialism and Alienation Frantz Fanon: Colonialism and Alienation
by Renate Zahar

Analysis of Fanon’s major theories, with a special emphasis on his work on alienation. 1974, 144 pp.


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