{"product_id":"transnational-communism-across-the-americas-9780252087363","title":"Transnational Communism across the Americas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eTransnational Communism across the Americas explores the relationships of communist parties in Latin America with each other, their international counterparts, and non-communist groups, using a transnational lens. Topics include the shifting relationship between Mexican communists and the Comintern, Black migrant workers in the Caribbean, race relations in Cuba, Latin American communists in the USSR, Luís Carlos Prestes in Brazil, the U.S. and Puerto Rican communist and Nationalist parties, peace activist networks, communist women, transnational student groups, and guerrillas in El Salvador. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 288 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 04 July 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: University of Illinois Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTransnational Communism across the Americas presents a groundbreaking perspective on Latin American communism, highlighting its profound connection to local realities while also maintaining extensive relationships with communists across the region and beyond. This collection of essays employs a transnational lens to explore the intricate relationships between the communist parties of the Americas, their international counterparts, and non-communist organizations advocating for anti-imperialism, women's rights, and other causes. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including the evolving dynamics between Mexican communists and the Comintern, the experiences of Black migrant workers in the Caribbean, the complex race relations in Cuba, the role of Latin American communists in the Soviet Union, the influence of Luís Carlos Prestes in Brazil, the interplay between U.S. and Puerto Rican communist and Nationalist parties, the emergence of peace activist networks in Latin America, the struggles of communist women in Guatemala, the activities of transnational student groups, and the presence of guerrillas in El Salvador.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContributors to this insightful volume include renowned scholars and experts in the field, including Marc Becker, Jacob Blanc, Tanya Harmer, Patricia Harms, Lazar Jeifets, Victor Jeifets, Adriana Petra, Margaret M. Power, Frances Peace Sullivan, Tony Wood, Kevin A. Young, and Jacob Zumoff. Their contributions shed light on the complex and multifaceted nature of Latin American communism, providing valuable insights into its historical, social, and political dimensions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of Latin American history, politics, and society. It offers a fresh and innovative approach to the study of communism in the region, challenging traditional narratives and providing a more comprehensive understanding of the forces that have shaped the region's political landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 436g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 151 x 229 x 25 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780252087363\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44371301335290,"sku":"9780252087363","price":22.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1689955180064_book.jpg?v=1690050604","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/transnational-communism-across-the-americas-9780252087363","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}