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Continuity & Rupture Philosophy in the Maoist Terrain

J. Moufawad Paul

Continuity and Rupture is the more rigorous and philosophical follow-up to J. Moufawad-Paul's The Communist Necessity, and what a follow-up it is! Where The Communist Necessity served as a prolegomena to any future radical theory, Continuity and Rupture expounds on many of the themes from the first book, including the need for a coherent and scientific approach to leftist theory. With fascist ideology seeing a... (read more)
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Austerity Apparatus

J. Moufawad-Paul

Another gem of contemporary leftist thought from J. Moufawad-Paul. Austerity Apparatus serves as an extended afterword to Moufawad-Paul's previous two books, and while smaller in scale, it still packs a punch. Concepts ranging from cultural hegemony to post-financial meltdown austerity measures are covered, and as usual, Moufawad-Paul's interventions on these issues are unique and spot-on. I can't recommend this author enough.
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The Communist Necessity: Prolegomena to Any Future Radical Theory

J. Moufawad-Paul

This treatise on contemporary leftist thought is an absolute must-read for anyone serious about their activism. Moufawad-Paul sums up the problematic nature of scattered movementism, most commonly found at the centers of capitalism, without being unnecessarily arcane or obtuse. Guaranteed to shake you out of complacency!
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Redder Shade of Green Intersections of Science & Socialism

Ian Angus

For some time, there's been an unquestionable rift between environmental activists and class-centered leftists. While this rift certainly exists, is there any legitimate reason that it should? Ian Angus posits that not only are many of the issues between greens and reds born out of simple misunderstandings of each other's positions and histories, but also that both groups must work together if any feasible gains are to be made. Angus deftly and... (read more)
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Homesick for Another World: Stories

Ottessa Moshfegh

In many respects, 2017 was a depressing year, which gave me a little pause in selecting Moshfegh’s collection of bleak short stories as my book of the year. If you're looking for an uplifting bit of escapism to forget the morning headlines, stay far away from Moshfegh's work. The stories are depraved, the characters invariably lonely, and the entire vibe is just greasy. All that being said, Homesick for Another World is just too... (read more)
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