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Insurgent Metaphors: Essays on Culture and Class

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“Insurgent Metaphors” challenges the cultural turn in Marxism, examining its impact on class and class action, particularly in South Asia. This collection of 13 essays critiques the academic canonization of cultural Marxism and its detachment from revolutionary praxis. Explore the intersection of culture, class, and ideology in this provocative analysis of postcolonial theory from Aakar Books. ISBN: 9789350020920

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  • ISBN-13: 9789350020920
  • Publisher: Aakar Books
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • ISBN-10: 9350020920
  • Binding: Hardback
  • No of Pages: 216

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Weight 0.5 kg

19 reviews for Insurgent Metaphors: Essays on Culture and Class

  1. Keshav Singh Bhati

    A fascinating look at culture and class in South Asia.

  2. Sayan Dubey

    Very insightful book. A must-read.

  3. Saumya Srivastava

    Fascinating look into class.

  4. Rajat Bharti

    A thought-provoking collection of essays. Some arguments were a bit dense, but overall, a worthwhile read for those interested in Marxist theory.

  5. Ushma Anand Vyas

    The book provides important insights into the academic canonization of cultural Marxism, especially regarding South Asia.

  6. Mohit Ghai

    Not really what I expected. It was boring.

  7. Kashvi Chhabra

    Some essays were insightful, others seemed to rehash familiar arguments.

  8. Shambhu

    Important arguments about the academic canonization of cultural Marxism. A must-read for serious scholars.

  9. Arpit Jain

    An interesting critique of the cultural turn. Some essays were better than others, but the overall message is compelling.

  10. Kapil Tyagi

    A fascinating look at culture and class in South Asia. It got a bit dry in places, but still a valuable contribution.

  11. Mahak

    This book really made me think about the role of culture in class struggle. It’s a bit academic but worth the effort.

  12. Manan Anand

    This collection provides arguments about academic canonization.

  13. Aman Ali

    Essays had a mix of insightful and repetitive arguments; could be improved.

  14. Md Shakeeb Asghar

    Challenging perspectives on cultural Marxism. I appreciated the focus on South Asia, though some essays felt repetitive. Good, but not groundbreaking.

  15. Mahak Gupta

    I found the book to be repetitive, but overall a good read.

  16. Namit Kumar Yadav

    Mixed feelings. Some essays were insightful, others seemed to rehash familiar arguments. Worth a look if you’re deeply into postcolonial theory.

  17. Aswin Rajesh

    I loved it. It was really good.

  18. Piyush Kumar

    Some essays were a bit boring, but overall, good.

  19. Aldrina Aishwarya D Rozario

    Important arguments about the academic canonization of cultural Marxism.

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