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The Politics Of Che Guevara

A Reassessment
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The Politics of Che Guevara by Samuel Farber offers a critical exploration of Guevara's political ideology and revolutionary strategies. Farber assesses Guevara's influences, his contributions to Marxist theory, and the legacy of his revolutionary efforts in Cuba and beyond. The book delves into Guevara's impact on socialist movements, highlighting both his strengths and limitations as a political figure.
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You might enjoy this insightful exploration of Che Guevara's political life if you're fascinated by revolutionary figures and their impact on global politics. It offers a critical analysis that delves into Guevara's ideology, actions, and legacy within the broader context of Marxist thought and Latin American history. If you appreciate political biographies that challenge conventional perspectives, this would be an engaging read for you.

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The Politics Of Che Guevara

A political portrait focused on Guevara's thought and political record aimed at dispelling many of the myths about the revolutionary.

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A political portrait focused on Guevara's thought and political record aimed at dispelling many of the myths about the revolutionary. This re-examination of Ernesto 'Che' Guevara's thoughts on socialism, democracy and revolution is a must-read for today's activists—or anyone longing to fight for a better world.

Fifty years after his death, Guevara remains a symbol to legions of young rebels and revolutionaries. The Politics Of Che Guevara provides a way to critically engage with Guevara's economic views, his ideas about revolutionary agency, and more.

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Samuel Farber's book offers a nuanced critique of Che Guevara, examining the complexities of his political ideology. Farber highlights the tensions between Guevara's ideals of radical egalitarianism and his support for authoritarian measures, contrasting these with classical Marxist principles. The work challenges the binary perception of Guevara as either a hero or villain, presenting a thorough analysis of his revolutionary vision and its implications for socialism and democracy.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781608466016

Publisher: Haymarket Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 April 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Haymarket Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 213.0mm

Weight: 255g

Pages: 166

About the Author

Samuel Farber: Samuel Farber was born and raised in Cuba and is a long time socialist who has written extensively on Cuba and the Cuban Revolution. He is the author of Cuba Since the Revolution of 1959. A Critical Assessment published by Haymarket Books in 2011.

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