{"title":"Walter Rodney","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalter Rodney\u003c\/strong\u003e offers incisive explorations into historical and political dynamics, with a focus on global power structures and revolutionary change. His works critically examine the economic and social impacts of colonialism and imperialism, often highlighting the complexities of African and Caribbean history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in transformative historical analysis will find Rodney’s writing both thought-provoking and challenging. His perspectives on events such as \u003cem\u003eHow Europe Underdeveloped Africa\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Russian Revolution\u003c\/em\u003e provide a compelling lens on past and present struggles for justice and equality within the wider context of History \u0026amp; Military studies.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"how-europe-underdeveloped-africa","title":"How Europe Underdeveloped Africa","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow Europe Underdeveloped Africa\u003c\/i\u003e, written by Walter Rodney, is an ambitious masterwork of political economy that delves deeply into the devastating impacts of slavery and colonialism on the continent of Africa. The book outlines how these historical processes were instrumental to the development of international capitalism, arguing persuasively that African underdevelopment is neither an incidental outcome nor a feature of its geography, but rather a direct consequence of the systematic exploitation and imperial extraction by European powers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRodney meticulously examines the economic relationship between Africa and Europe, showing how resources and human labour were siphoned from Africa to fuel European prosperity. The narrative spans from the beginning of the transatlantic slave trade through the colonial era, and examines how these legacies continue to influence contemporary global inequalities. Far from being a mere historical account, the book provides vital insights into the ongoing economic disparities and political challenges that define Africa's place in the global order today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis new edition of \u003ci\u003eHow Europe Underdeveloped Africa\u003c\/i\u003e features a poignant foreword by renowned activist and scholar Angela Davis. Davis brings a fresh perspective to Rodney's work, highlighting its enduring relevance and its contributions to a revolutionary and feminist practice of anti-imperialism. She contextualises Rodney's findings within the broader struggle for global justice and equality, evaluating the book's impact on modern anti-colonial and feminist discourses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRenowned for its thorough research and critical analysis, \u003ci\u003eHow Europe Underdeveloped Africa\u003c\/i\u003e remains an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to understand the roots of economic inequality and the historical forces that continue to shape the African continent. It provides a compelling case for the re-evaluation of conventional narratives of development and underdevelopment, making it a crucial read for scholars, activists, and general readers alike who are interested in the intersection of history, economics, and social justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45706370187500,"sku":"9781788731188","price":64.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781788731188.jpg?v=1725887327"},{"product_id":"the-russian-revolution-by-walter-rodney-9781786635303","title":"The Russian Revolution","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreface by Jesse Benjamin and the Walter Rodney Foundation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction by Robin D.G. Kelley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfterword by Vijay Prashad\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his short life, the Guyanese intellectual Walter Rodney emerged as one of the leading revolutionary thinkers of the Black Sixties. He became a leading force of dissent throughout the Caribbean and a lightning rod of controversy. The 1958 Rodney Riots erupted in Jamaica when he was prevented from returning to his teaching post at the University of the West Indies. In 1980, Rodney was assassinated in Guyana, reportedly at the behest of the government.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the mid-'70s, Rodney taught a course on the Russian Revolution at the University of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. A Pan-Africanist and Marxist, Rodney sought to make sense of the reverberations of the October Revolution in a decolonising world marked by Third World revolutionary movements. He intended to publish a book based on his research and teaching. Now historians Jesse Benjamin, Robin D. G. 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