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"The history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggle." - Karl Marx, 1818-1883 Source: Wikipedia
On this edition we take a look at the history of class struggle. We hear from two contemporary writers: Phil Gasper, editor of a new version of the Communist Manifesto, and Sharon Smith, author of a new book on working class radicalism in the U.S.
Featuring:
Phil Gasper, professor of philosophy, Notre Dame de Namur University; Sharon Smith, author of “Subterranean Fire: A History of Working Class Radicalism in the U.S.”
This week’s host: Justin Beck.
For more information:
Center for Economic Research and Social Change - Chicago, IL
Haymarket Books – Chicago, IL
Tags: economy, history, labor, speech/analysis
