This author's academic work centered on nationality, gender, fundamentalism, and the peasantry, often through a Marxist lens. His writings highlighted the militant role of the middle peasantry, positing them as natural allies to the urban working class. Beyond academia, he was a co-founder of a campaign against racial discrimination. His approach blended sociological analysis with activist engagement, shaping a distinctive literary voice.
Essays examine the history, economies, political problems, revolutionary movements, class systems, social development, and cultures of the underdeveloped countries from a radical perspective.