Communism in the 21st Century [3 volumes]: 3 volumes

A compelling three-volume exploration of the philosophical, social, and political facets of the theory and practice of communism within the conditions of 21st-century world politics and late capitalism.The world has changed significantly, and so has communism. This groundbreaking three-volume series comprises contributions from over 30 experts that thoroughly address the past, present, and future of communism. The entries assess the modern re-articulation of the notion of communism and its potential emergence against the backdrop of recent historical conditions and contemporary world politics, taking into account the ongoing global financial crisis, recent revolutions throughout the Middle East, Occupy protest events, and anti-globalization movements. The first volume reexamines Marx's ideas from many distinct viewpoints while the second volume considers the numerous challenges facing existing communist parties, including those in China, Cuba, North Korea, and Vietnam. The last volume explores the future of communist thought and practice in the context of the modern world and the recurrent crises of capitalism. The world has changed significantly, and so has communism. This groundbreaking three-volume series comprises contributions from over 30 experts that thoroughly address the past, present, and future of communism. The entries assess the modern re-articulation of the notion of communism and its potential emergence against the backdrop of recent historical conditions and contemporary world politics, taking into account the ongoing global financial crisis, recent revolutions throughout the Middle East, Occupy protest events, and anti-globalization movements. The first volume reexamines Marx's ideas from many distinct viewpoints while the second volume considers the numerous challenges facing existing communist parties, including those in China, Cuba, North Korea, and Vietnam. The last volume explores the future of communist thought and practice in the context of the modern world and the recurrent crises of capitalism. Author Biography: Shannon Brincat is a postdoctoral research fellow at The University of Queensland, Australia. His research is focused on the Frankfurt School and Critical International Relations Theory, and he has published on these areas in European Journal of International Relations and Review of International Studies and Constellations, amongst others. Brincat is coeditor of Critical Theory in International Studies and Security Studies: Interviews and Reflections and cofounder and coeditor of the journal, Global Discourse Volume 1. The Father Of Communism: Rediscovering Marx's Ideas -- Volume 2. Whither Communism? The Challenges Of The Past And The Present -- Volume 3. The Future Of Communism: Social Movements, Economic Crises, And The Re-imagination Of Communism Shannon Brincat, Editor ; Foreword By Terrell Carver. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.