The Marxism of Che Guevara
The Marxism of Che Guevara

Author: Michael Löwy

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2023-06-14

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 1461644755

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“Excellent. . . .The book gives one a clear understanding of the relationship of Guevara's thought to traditional Russian and Marxist philosophy.” —Choice Reviews In this seminal exploration of Che Guevara’s contributions to Marxist thinking, Michael Löwy traces Che's ideas about Marxism both as they related to Latin America and to more general philosophical, political, and economic issues. Now revised and updated, this edition includes a chapter on Guevara's search for a new paradigm of socialism and a substantive essay by Peter McLaren on Che’s continued relevance today. Löwy portrays Guevara as a revolutionary humanist who considered all political questions from an internationalist viewpoint. For him, revolutionary movements in Latin America were part of a world process of emancipation. Löwy considers especially Che's views on the contradiction between socialist planning and the law of value in the Cuban economy and his search for an alternative road to the “actually existing socialism” of the Stalinist and post-Stalinist Soviet bloc. Che’s varied occupations—doctor and economist, revolutionary and banker, agitator and ambassador, industrial organizer and guerrilla fighter—were expressions of a deep commitment to social change. This book eloquently captures his views on humanity, his contributions to the theory of revolutionary warfare, and his ideas about society’s transition to socialism, offering a cohesive, nuanced introduction to the range of Guevara's thought. “An excellent classroom tool for anyone teaching about Latin America or revolution.” ―Science & Society “[This book] provides us with the picture of [Guevara’s] great, flexible, and searching mind.” —Carleton Beals “Michael Löwy’s brief but penetrating book takes Che Guevara not as a romantic adventurer but as a serious revolutionary militant.” ―Telos

The Politics of Che Guevara
The Politics of Che Guevara

Author: Samuel Farber

Publisher: Haymarket Books

Published: 2016-05-18

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 1608466590

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This reexamination 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. This unique book provides a way to critically engage with Guevara's economic views, his ideas about revolutionary agency, and his conduct as guerrilla commander and government administrator in Cuba. Samuel Farber was born and raised in Cuba. He has written extensively on Cuba and the Cuban Revolution and is author of Cuba Since the Revolution of 1959.

The Political Theory of Che Guevara
The Political Theory of Che Guevara

Author: Renzo Llorente

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2018-02-09

Total Pages: 197

ISBN-13: 1783487186

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Nearly half a century after his death, Ernesto “Che” Guevara remains a compelling and controversial figure. He was an original social theorist, and many of his writings attest to an innovative interpretation of various concepts and commitments central to Marxist thought. This is one of the first works to comprehensively consider his contribution to social and political theory for a student audience. Firstly, the book provides thorough and reliable accounts of the key theses, concepts and commitments that give Che Guevara’s theoretical, and political, orientation its distinctive character. It addresses Guevara’s views on topics such as work, morality in socialism, egalitarianism, prefigurative politics, internationalism, and the process of “disembourgeoisement”. Secondly, the study situates Guevara’s ideas within the context of the Marxist theoretical tradition and, on the other hand, twentieth-century Latin American social thought. To this end, it will explore both the affinities and dissimilarities between Guevara's views on certain fundamental questions and the views represented by such figures as Marx, Lenin, Herbert Marcuse and José Carlos Mariátegui. Finally, The Political Thought of Che Guevara will provide critical assessments of Che’s key ideas, many of which remain relevant to contemporary debates in socialist theory.

Manifesto
Manifesto

Author: Ernesto Che Guevara

Publisher: Ocean Press

Published: 2015-04-10

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 0987228331

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“If you are curious and open to the life around you, if you are troubled as to why, how and by whom political power is held and used, if you sense there must be good intellectual reasons for your unease, if your curiosity and openness drive you toward wishing to act with others, to ‘do something,’ you already have much in common with the writers of the three essays in this book.” — Adrienne Rich With a preface by Adrienne Rich, Manifesto presents the radical vision of four famous young rebels: Marx and Engels’ Communist Manifesto, Rosa Luxemburg’s Reform or Revolution and Che Guevara’s Socialism and Humanity.

Che Guevara, Cuba, and the Road to Socialism
Che Guevara, Cuba, and the Road to Socialism

Author: Carlos Rafael Rodriguez

Publisher:

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780873486439

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Exchanges from the opening years of the Cuban Revolution and today on the political perspectives defended by Guevara as he helped lead working people to advance the transformation of economic and social relations in Cuba. Photo, notes, index.

Che Guevara Reader
Che Guevara Reader

Author: Che Guevara

Publisher: Ocean Press

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 450

ISBN-13: 1876175699

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The most comprehensive version of Che's writings available in English. Covering Che's writings on the Cuban revolutionary war, the first years of the revolution in Cuba and his vision for Latin America and the third world, it includes such classic essays as "Socialism and Man in Cuba" and "Two, Three, Many Vietnams". Contains several unpublished articles, essays and letters, including a letter from Che to his children shortly before his death in Bolivia in 1967 and an essay, "Strategy and Tactics for the Latin American Revolution".

Marx & Engels
Marx & Engels

Author: Che Guevara

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13:

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This new, previously unpublished book by Che Guevara makes an insightful contribution to the revival of interest in revolutionary theory and the ideas of Marx and Engels. A thoughtful and provocative introduction to the lives and work of Marx and Engels, two giants of political thought in the 19th century by a revolutionary icon of the 20th century. This book includes Che's recommended reading list of essential Marxist classics, making it a popular choice for students and political activists.

Che Guevara and the Cuban Revolution
Che Guevara and the Cuban Revolution

Author: Donny Gluckstein

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13:

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Gonzalez explores the extraordinary role of Che Guevara in the Cuban revolution, and his legacy today in the anti-capitalist movement. However, while paying homage to the inspiring example of Guevara, Gonzalez also critically assesses the developments in Cuba since 1958.