Date: Tue, 19 Jul 1994 18:20:05 -0400 From: Anthony_Arnove-AT-Brown.edu Subject: gramsci Anyone interested in Gramsci and particularly in a good critique of the reception of Gramsci in revisionist Marxist and cultural studies contexts, an essential essay to read is Perry Anderson, "The Antinomies of Antonio Gramsci," _New Left Review_ 100 (1976-1977). For Anderson, as for a number of socialists, revolution _is_ on the agenda. He has an inspiring conclusion to that effect, one which really throws water on the hegemony gang and the laclau and mouffe acolytes as well. Contrary to Jon, I thik laclau and mouffe are an absolute departure from the socialist tradition and socialist politics, and are a real dead end for those of us who want to put socialist politics into practice. Unfortunately, the reception and elaboration of gramsci has lead to a similar -- though more recuperable -- dead end. Check out Anderson for more on that. -Anthony Arnove Anthony_Arnove-AT-brown.edu ------------------
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