First published in 2009 this special edition of the Fifth International journal outlined the causes and consequences of the credit crunch, using Marx’s theory of crisis to demonstrate the underlying problems of the capitalist economy. Back cover text: Turmoil in the banking system, rising prices, stock market jitters and recession looming… all of a sudden… [Continue Reading]
In 1917 workers in Russia took power into their own hands and declared it the first act of a world socialist revolution. In February the masses overthrew the hated Russian Tsar and eight months later they created the world’s first workers’ government. But left isolated and economically backward the workers state – and with it… [Continue Reading]
Trotsky an introduction is a great beginners guide to the ideas and life of Leon Trotsky, one of the leaders of the Russian Revolution in 1917. By Richard Brenner Second edition published in October 2011 182pp ISBN 978-0-9553664-6-8
States that proclaimed themselves Communist covered one third of the planet by the 1970s, yet by 1991 neo-conservatives were declaring Marxism finished. Degenerated Revolution: The rise and fall of the Stalinism examines how Stalinism emerged as a counter revolutionary force within the Russian Communist movement, before spreading as a system across much of Europe, Asia… [Continue Reading]
The Credit Crunch: A Marxist Analysis 
The Road to Red October 
Trotsky: An Introduction 
The Degenerated Revolution: The rise and fall of Stalinism