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“Socialist democracy is not a luxury but an absolute, essential necessity for overthrowing capitalism and building socialism.”

Quote by Ernest Mandel

Book:Revolutionary Marxism and social reality in the 20th century: collected essays

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Revolutionary Marxism and social reality in the 20th century: collected essays

The collection delves into various aspects of Marxist thought and its application in analyzing historical and contemporary social issues. more

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Ernest Mandel, born on April 5, 1923 in Germany and died on July 20, 1995 in France, was a prominent Marxist theorist, economist, and social activist in the 20th century. more

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