This sociologist, essayist, and cultural critic delves into profound social and political currents. His work explores how power and anthropological concepts shape art and politics, offering keen insights into the nature of modern life. With a deep understanding of social sciences, the author analyzes political structures and cultural manifestations. His essays and critiques provide readers with a valuable framework for understanding the complexities of the contemporary world.
It is impossible to understand capitalism without analyzing slavery. Through an analysis of the Haitian Revolution, Greuner examines the impact of slavery on the evolution of modernity in South America, and the way in which this revolution created a 'counter-modernity,' a path on which Latin America and the Caribbean have travelled ever since