Against Racial Capitalism: Selected Writings

Neville Alexander is a revolutionary public intellectual, activist, and former political prisoner who is among the most important theorists of racial capitalism to emerge during the struggle against Apartheid. This carefully curated collection brings his incredible body of work to an international audience for the first time, featuring a comprehensive introduction, timeline of key events, selected articles, speeches, op-eds, book chapters, and a bibliography of his writings.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 05 July 2023
Publisher: Pluto Press

Neville Alexander is a name that may not be familiar to many, but he deserves to be recognized as a groundbreaking public intellectual, activist, and former political prisoner. As a prominent theorist of racial capitalism during the fight against Apartheid, his insights and contributions are of utmost importance. Alexander's writings delve into some of the critical debates that have shaped South Africa over the past 50 years, many of which have international relevance today. These include the ongoing struggle to address the national question, the complex relationship between race and class, the persistence of racial capitalism in post-apartheid South Africa, the role and significance of education, and the importance of nation-building and multilingualism.

Alexander stood in opposition to the neoliberal trajectory pursued by the post-apartheid establishment in the 1990s. He was known for his reflective and humble nature, yet he remained unwavering in his self-description as a non-dogmatic Marxist, pan-Africanist, and internationalist. This carefully compiled collection presents Alexander's remarkable body of work to an international audience for the first time. It includes a comprehensive introduction, a timeline of key events in his life, selected articles, speeches, op-eds, book chapters, and a comprehensive bibliography of his writings.

Through his profound analysis and unwavering commitment to social justice, Neville Alexander has left an indelible mark on the intellectual landscape. His ideas and writings continue to inspire and challenge us, reminding us of the ongoing struggle for a more equitable and inclusive world. This collection serves as a valuable resource for scholars, activists, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of racial capitalism and the ongoing challenges facing South Africa and beyond.

Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780745348377