[Generation_online] Re: Readings and Discussion

[Jeebesh Bagchi]

Hi,

In the context of the present discussion on imperialism and empire, Lenin's 
text seems to have re-surfaced. I think that Lenin's text displaces class 
analysis (a gain of the labour movement of 19th century) in favour of  
strange categories of `oppressor / oppressed countries` (which has been able 
to legitimise claims to power by all kind of formations in the so called 
developing countries).

A group from India had made a sharp critique of Lenin's Imperialism theses 
sometime back (1997) and it may be worthwhile to consider that critique 
within the present juncture and renewed debate on imperialism.

The critique is available at the following site:
Reflections on Marx's Critique of Political Economy
The text : http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/Lobby/2379/critint1.htm
Linked from: http://www.geocities.com/~johngray/indx3.htm

The sections are:
I. The fundamental characterisation of capital 
II. The extent of domination of capitalist mode of production 
III. The significance of the tendency of the rate of profit to fall
IV. The problem of extended reproduction 
V. Monopoly capitalism and imperialism 

best
Jeebesh