A prominent Marxist economic historian and political theorist, his influence was felt within socialist and Trotskyist parties in the UK. He published several key works on Marxist theory and economic development, notably "Theories of Imperialism," which significantly advanced the integration of globalization into Marxist thought. His writings offer a critical lens on global capitalism and its historical underpinnings.
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