historical materialism
The Marxist theory of the state: An introduction

The Marxist theory of the state: An introduction

Editor's note: A Spanish translation of this article is available here. Introduction Our understanding of the state lies at the heart of our struggle to create a new society and fundamentally eliminate the oppression, exploitation, war, and environmental destruction...

Marx’s writings on Asia: A sober assessment

Marx’s writings on Asia: A sober assessment

Introduction Throughout most of recorded history, Asia has been the wealthiest region in the world. The riches of Asia attracted people from around the Old World, as exemplified by the travels of figures like the Venetian Marco Polo or the North African Ibn Battuta,...

The base-superstructure: A model for analysis and action

The base-superstructure: A model for analysis and action

Introduction Although Marx himself only mentioned the “base” and “superstructure” in (by my count) two of his works, the base-superstructure “problem” remains a source of serious contention for Marxists, our sympathizers, and our critics. Despite its outsized role in...