Volume 20 Number 4
Posted August 20th, 2008 by| In this special issue we commemorate an extraordinary event: the 20th anniversary of RM! The fact that we have reached such a milestone is remarkable in at least three different senses. First, it speaks to the renewed interest in Marxism—to the new-found relevance of Marxian theory for carrying out a “ruthless criticism” of hegemonic ideas and institutions—after the Fall of the Wall, when so many ill-informed scholars and activists had (once again) declared Marxism dead. It also signals the vitality of the project of rethinking Marxism, of rediscovering the nondeterministic moments of the Marxian tradition and of articulating new forms of Marxian discourse. | |
| And, third, it is a testament to the commitment, creativity, and hard work of scores of individuals who, over more than two decades, have come together to edit, produce, and contribute to a journal dedicated to reimagining the prospects for Marxian economic, cultural, and social analysis in the world today. We want to thank all those individuals—members of previous editorial boards (as well as the associate editors and production team) and reviewers, authors and artists, subscribers and readers, the editorial staff and publishers, and the many other people who have given us encouragement and support—for making this project possible. >>read more | |
the POLITICAL ECONOMY of RIGHT NOW
Class, the Economy, and the Presidential Elections
Posted August 19th, 2008 by stephen.healyTowards the end of July a number of AESA members participated in an online conversation about what is at stake for leftists/Marxists in the upcoming election. There are two themes in this conversation. The first theme is whether or not a progressive coalition can form around a centrist candidate like Barack Obama in order to advance its own political agenda. Perhaps, part of what animates this question is Barack’s representation of himself as the “change” candidate. One could reasonably argue that this empty signifier could become the site of a hegemonic struggle to specify its content. read more »
What Dream? Americans All Renters Now!
Posted August 19th, 2008 by Rick WolffUntil the early 1980s, homes in the US were mostly owned by the families living in them. By 2008, all that changed. Now US homes are actually owned -- about 60% of the average home -- by mortgage lenders. The families in them own the other 40% of the home's value. The average US home "owner" actually owns less of his/her home than the mortgage lenders do. read more »
Radio Segment on the Collapse of the Housing Market
Posted August 9th, 2008 by stephen.healyClick on the link below to hear a brief interview with Rick Wolff on the current mortgage crisis in America and its international consequences. read more »
