Monthly Review Press: Classic Titles
Dynamics of Gobal Crisisby Samir Amin, Giovanni Arrighi, Andre Gunder Frank, Immanuel Wallerstein
Preeminent theoreticians of the world economy set out their understanding of the long-term dynamics of global capitalism. 1982, 254 pp.
Imperialism and World Economyby Nikolai Bukharin, Introduction by V.I. Lenin
Bukharin's 1929 anticipation of the growth of the internationalization of capital. 1973, 175 pp.
Humanity and Society: A World Historyby Kenneth Neill Cameron
A non-Eurocentric portrait of the major developments and integrations of social and cultural movements. 1973, 470 pp.
A Survey of Chemical and Biological Warfareby John Cookson and Judith Nottingham
An in-depth analysis of nearly all chemical and biological weapons, their effects, and the politics surrounding their deployment. 1969, 424 pp.
Unity and Struggle: Speeches and Writings of Amilcar CabralIntroduction by Basil Davidson
Cabral is among the great figures of our time—these texts provide the evidence. 1979, 336 pp.
Antonio Maceo: The “Bronze Titan” of Cuba’s Struggle for Independenceby Philip S. Foner
A powerful portrait of Maceo, committed anti-imperialist and heroic independence fighter. 1977, 345 pp.
The Scalpel, The Sword: The Story of Doctor Norman Bethuneby Ted Allen and Sydney Gordon
Compelling narrative of Norman Bethune, revolutionary doctor in Mao’s China. 1973, 346 pp.
The Explosion: Marxism and the French Upheavalby Henri Lefebvre
Explores the full sweep of Marxist thinking on social change in the light of the 1968 French explosion. 1969, 160 pp.
Growth of the Modern West Indiesby Gordon K. Lewis
Analyzes West Indian society in detail from the First World War through the 1960s. 1968, 506 pp.
Puerto Rico: Freedom and Power in the Caribbeanby Gordon K. Lewis
Details the history of modern Puerto Rico, advancing independence and socialism as the answer to the Puerto Rican tragedy. 1963, 636 pp.
Studies in the Labor Theory of Valueby Ronald Meek
This pioneering survey of the development of the “labor theory of value,” advances Marxian economic categories for contemporary conditions. 1956, 379 pp.
The Age of Imperialism: The Economics of U.S. Foreign Policyby Harry Magdoff
Magdoff’s analysis is the foundation upon which the work of an entire tradition of Monthly Review authors rests. 1969, 208 pp.
Imperialism: From the Colonial Age to the Presentby Harry Magdoff
This volume contains a series of essays aimed at illuminating the theory, history, and roots of imperialism, which extend the analysis developed in Magdoff’s The Age of Imperialism. 1978, 283 pp.
The Black Man’s Burden: The White Man in Africa from the Fifteenth Century to World War Iby E.D. Morel
Since it was first published in 1920, The Black Man’s Burden has been widely recognized as a prime source of education and influence in the field of African history. 1969, 255 pp.
Late Marx and the Russian Road: Marx and the Peripheries of Capitalismby Teodor Shanin
Explores Marx’s attitude to “developing” societies. Includes translations of Marx’s notes from the 1880s, among the most important finds of the last century. 1983, 297 pp.
Four Lectures on Marxismby Paul Sweezy
One of the 20th century’s foremost Marxian economists discusses the dialectical method, the contradictions of capitalism, and the future of Marxism. 1981, 97 pp.
Protest and SurviveEdited by E.P. Thompson and Dan Smith, Introduction by Daniel Ellsberg
Helps us to better understand the dangers of U.S. nuclear strategy, and reminds us that it is a strategy we can resist. 1981, 246 pp.
The Poor and the Powerless: Economic Policy and Change in the Caribbeanby Clive Y. Thomas
Argues that another form of development—by the poor and for the poor—is not only possible but necessary. 1988, 411 pp.
The National Question: Selected Writings by Rosa Luxemburgedited by Horace B. Davis
Provocative writings on the question of national self-determination and its relationship with socialism. 1976, 320 pp.
Our Great Spring Victoryby General Van Tien Dung
Chronicles the 1975 offensive of the Vietnam Peoples Army and the uprisings that secured the liberation of South Vietnam. 1977, 285 pp.
The Spanish-Cuban-American War and the Birth of American Imperialism Vol. 1: 1895-1898by Philip S. Foner
Argues that the Cuban nation was a central protagonist in the conflict—rather than a passive victim of a conflict between great powers. 1972, 376 pp.
The Spanish-Cuban-American War and the Birth of American Imperialism Vol. 2: 1898-1902by Philip S. Foner
This volume covers the imposition of U.S. domination over Cuba through the Platt Amendment, which marks the beginning of U.S. neocolonialism. 1972, 712 pp.
Inside the Monster: Writings on the United States and American Imperialismby José Martí
Explores the emergent threat of U.S. Imperialism (1881 to 1895). 1975, 475 pp.
On Art and Literature: Critical Writings by José MartíEdited, with an introduction and notes, by Philip S. Foner
Brings together essays on literature, the plastic arts, theater, and music, which stand with the best of modern criticism. 1982, 352 pp.
On Education: Articles on Educational Theory and Pedagogy, and Writings for Children from “The Age of Gold”by José Martí; edited, with an introduction and notes, by Philip S. Foner
Writings on educational theory, pedagogy, and the relationship between education and popular democracy. 1979, 320 pp.
Our America: Writings on Latin America and the Struggle for Cuban Independenceby José Martí; edited, with an introduction and notes, by Philip S. Foner
Presents the celebrated Cuban revolutionary’s thoughts on “Nuestra America,” the Latin America Martí fought to make free. 1977, 448 pp.
The Debt Trap: The International Monetary Fund and the Third Worldby Cheryl Payer
Details the history of the first thirty years of the system of aid and credit in which the IMF is the keystone. 1974, 264 pp.
The World Bank: A Critical Analysisby Cheryl Payer
A careful analysis of the Bank’s own policy papers and reports, which outlines its philosophy of development and the concrete effects of its projects. 1982, 414 pp.
History of the Upper Guinea Coast: 1545-1800by Walter Rodney
Walter Rodney is revered throughout the Caribbean as a teacher, a hero, and a martyr. This book remains the foremost work on the region. 1970, 290 pp.
Maturity and Stagnation in American Capitalismby Josef Steindl
Details a pattern of development and investment in the American economy that produces diminished growth and increased stagnation.
We, the Puerto Rican People: A Story of Oppression and Resistanceby Juan Angel Silén
Silén restores to his people their history, stolen from them along with their land and independence. 1971, 136 pp.
The Long Default: New York City and the Urban Fiscal Crisisby William K. Tabb
Classic study of the fiscal crisis that gripped New York City—and much of urban America—in the 1970s. 1982, 111 pp.
The Ragged Trousered Philanthropistsby Robert Tressell
Tressell’s great working-class novel. 1962, 635 pp.
The Intellectual Roots of Independence: An Anthology of Puerto Rican Political EssaysEdited by Iris M. Zavala and Rodriguez Zavala
Explores the impact of colonial domination and defends Puerto Rican anti-imperial struggles. 1980, 377 pp.
Frantz Fanon: Colonialism and Alienationby Renate Zahar
Analysis of Fanon’s major theories, with a special emphasis on his work on alienation. 1974, 144 pp.