Socialist Register 2006 : Telling the Truth

Leo Panitch & Colin Leys Eds.

LeftWord Books

This volume contains essays by three of India's foremost Marxist scholars who explain the relevance of the Communist Manifesto in terms of Marxist theory and praxis. The volume also contains the complete text of the Manifesto, 'Preface to the English edition of 1888' by Frederick Engels, and a note on the publishing history of the Manifesto in India.

World to Win

Politics & Social Sciences

Ahmad, Aijaz

Politics & Government

Across Time and Continents - A Tribute to Victor G Kiernan

Prakash Karat

Left Word Books Talking About Trees: Science, Ecology And Agriculture In Cuba

Science & Math

Richard Levins

Biological Sciences

There s really no escaping it: if you want to understand capitalism, you simply have to read Karl Marx s Capital. But this is easier said than done. Capital is Marx s magnum opus consisting of more than 2,000 pages, over three volumes. It is a masterpiece of analysis, of relentlessly methodical and logical reasoning. So is Capital only for the expert? No. Capital can be read and understood by beginners as well, provided they are guided into it. Which is exactly what this volume does. Seven leading Marxist scholars lay out the conceptual framework of Capital as well as investigate its various themes in essays written specially for this Reader. Moreover, each of the authors has taken care to not limit him/herself to only preliminary explication of concepts, and has also gone into matters of advanced theory. The volume as a whole also has a broadly similar trajectory the first couple of essays lay the foundation, the middle four essays graduate from basic concepts to theoretical discussion and debates, and the last essay does not go into basic concepts at all, but applies the method of Capital to theorise about contemporary capitalism. This introductory Reader, then, does two things: it equips new readers with the basic conceptual keys that could unlock the vast treasure trove of Marx s analysis and insights, as well as offering fresh insights into Marx s magnificent work to the initiated.

Marx's Capital: An Introductory Reader Essays

Prabhat Patnaik

Literature & Fiction

<p>'I salute you.' — Zakia Jafri 'One wishes there were more such citizens.' — Romila Thapar Who is Teesta Setalvad? For the Hindu Right, she is a dangerous impediment to India’s onward march to ‘glory.’ This is the story of the real Teesta – inheritor of the best and most progressive traditions of India’s struggle for freedom, a ceaseless and courageous fighter for justice. In these moving memoirs, she speaks of the influence of her grandfather and father; her early career as a journalist; her coming to political maturity during the horrific violence in Mumbai after the demolition of the Babri Masjid in the winter of 1992-93; her own trajectory as an activist with fellow traveler, Javed; and, of course, her role during and after the post-Godhra violence in Gujarat. This is a stirring, inspiring tale of determination, courage, fortitude and an unshakeable commitment to constitutional principles. ‘Teesta has a distinguished lineage. Her grandfather, Motilal Setalvad, was India’s first Attorney General; his son Atul (Teesta’s father) was a leading Senior Advocate in the Bombay High Court. Each of them gave shape to our constitutional law. But Teesta carved out a separate niche for herself – as a worthy footsoldier of the Constitution.’ — Fali S. Nariman ‘A crusader in the cause of justice and human rights, Teesta’s life is a saga of small and big battles fought by a person with firm conviction and strong determination. She has proved herself more than a match to her detractors and persecutors however high placed they may be.’ — Justice P.B. Sawant ‘Teesta Setalvad is a woman of courage and deep convictions. This book is a testimony to her spirit and grit.’ — Mallika Sarabhai ‘The Gujarat riots produced, at one end, Modi, and at another end, Teesta. The story of her life is necessary reading for those who engage with the Indian sociopolitical system.’ — Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd ‘The scoundrel times in which we live, where the fascists and the powerful rule supreme, hers is the voice of sanity and compassion.’ — Saeed Mirza</p>

Foot Soldier of the Constitution: A Memoir

Setalvad, Teesta

<p>“With the earth and its inhabitants under more pressure than ever before, and with bona fide climate change deniers in the most powerful positions on the planet, reading this book is essential. It informs and inspires the actions that we all need to take to protect ourselves and our homes. Read it, and after you’ve wept, act.” — Emma Thompson, Actor Naomi Klein, delivering the Edward Said lecture, links the question of climate with the question of occupation (with Palestine as the focus). Klein points out that those who are ‘othered’ will be the first victims of the climate catastrophe. This volume collects Naomi Klein’s superb essay, along with reactions from important writers who live across the globe. John Bellamy Foster and Ghassan Hage offer direct reflections on Klein’s lecture, while other writers are spurred by Klein’s insights. Rafia Zakaria takes us to the shoreline of Karachi, Masturah Alatas wonders about hijab and air-conditioning in Malaysia, Shalini Singh meanders through the climate wars in India, and susan abulhawa writes from the ‘fossil fuel sacrifice zone’ at Standing Rock (North Dakota, USA). The book closes with Amitav Ghosh’s meditation on nutmeg and cloves, leading to important insights into globalization, interconnectedness and transformation.</p>

Will the Flower Slip Through the Asphalt: Writers Respond to Capitalist Climate Change

Klein, Naomi

Ghosh, Amitav

Foster, John Bellamy

Abulhawa, Susan

Zakaria, Rafia

Hage, Ghassan

De Andrade, Carlos Drummond

Alatas, Masturah

Singh, Shalini

Contemporary

Knowledge as Commons: Towards Inclusive Scince and Technology

Prabir Purkayastha

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