Jose Carlos Mariategui is one of Latin America's most profound
but overlooked thinkers. A self-taught journalist, social
scientist, and activist from Peru, he was the first to emphasize
that those fighting for the revolutionary transformation of society
must adapt classical Marxist theory to the particular conditions of
Latin American. He also stressed that indigenous peoples must take
an active, if not leading, role in any revolutionary struggle.
Today Latin America is the scene of great social upheaval. More
progressive governments are in power than ever before, and
grassroots movements of indigenous peoples, workers, and peasants
are increasingly shaping the political landscape. The time is
perfect for a rediscovery of Mariategui, who is considered an
intellectual precursor of today's struggles in Latin America but
virtually unknown in the English-speaking world. This volume
collects his essential writings, including many that have never
been translated and some that have never been published. The scope
of this collection, masterful translation, and thoughtful
commentary make it an essential book for scholars of Latin America
and all of those fighting for a new world, waiting to be born."
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