In this colletion of essays the eminent social scientist, Dr. P.C. Joshi, argues that Marxism needs to be extended beyond the traditional confines set by Lenin and Mao in order to remain relevant in societies in which individuals have freedom of political expression and which are witnessing gigantic strides in communication technology. In democratic societies with a vibrant media, the Lenin-Mao inspired templates of conspiracy and peoples' war carry far less traction than in autocracies where communism has been successful. Dr. Joshi argues that democracy is ingrained in the spirit and legacy of Marx and the two can be true partners in social development. This requires tapping into classes and strata not considered by mainstream Marxists such as intermediate classes, intellectuals and bureaucrats, and harnessing the liberating potential offered by advances in technology.
Author(s): P. C. Joshi
Publisher: Routledge/Aakar
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 233
City: New Delhi
Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Foreword
Chapter 1: Reflections on Marxism and Social Revolution
in India
Chapter 2: Roots of the Politico-Economic Problem:
Basis-Superstructure Relations Reconsidered
Chapter 3: Class and Social Transformation in India: Possibilities
and Constraints of Intermediate Classes
Chapter 4: Capitalism and the Labouring Poor: Victims or
Transforming Agents
Chapter 5: Socialism: A Lost Cause or A Long Revolution?
Chapter 6: On Return to Marxism as a Scientific Enterprise
Chapter 7: Some Fundamental Aspects of Socialist
Transformation in India
Chapter 8: Imperatives of Renewal of Socialism
Chapter 9: Social Parasitism and Economic Development
Chapter 10: Perspectives on Social Change: The Emergence of
the Poor as a Class
Index
