Marx 200 Edited by Shobhanlal Dattagupta [Hardcover]

Marx in the 21st Century: A Thoughtful Reassessment

Published on the occasion of Karl Marx’s bicentennial, this collection of essays is a humble attempt to analyze his ideology in the light of the 21st century. Twelve distinguished scholars have examined various aspects of Marxist thought in the context of recent research, reevaluating some of the more controversial debates.

The essays explore themes such as the contrast between the young and mature Marx, culture and colonialism, Marxism versus post-structuralism, Marx’s views on religion and the state, his perspectives on class, value theory, and history. The collection also raises the crucial question: how should Marx be read in the post-Soviet world?

This volume does not seek to glorify Marx or engage in uncritical praise. Rather, it aims to address the complex and challenging question of how Marx’s ideas remain relevant in today’s globalized world. Compared to other centenary celebrations of great thinkers, Marx’s bicentenary holds a unique significance, which these essays strive to uncover.

Though written by experts, the essays are crafted with an awareness of the intellectual curiosity of a broader, questioning readership. It would not be an exaggeration to say that Marxist thought continues to intrigue the discerning Bengali reader even today. Acknowledging that enduring relevance, this anthology is presented by Ananda Publishers.

Contributors: Partha Chatterjee, Shouvik Mukhopadhyay, Ranabir Samaddar, Anjan Chakrabarti, Anup Dhar, Sudipta Kaviraj, Pradip Basu, Anuradha Roy, Debjyoti Bandyopadhyay, Achin Chakrabarti, Sourin Bhattacharya, and Shovonlal Dutta Gupta.

Editor: Shovonlal Dutta Gupta.