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Michael Brie

    March 24, 1954
    Der Engel der Geschichte
    Polanyi neu entdecken
    Rosa Luxemburg
    Beyond Liberalism and Communism
    Rediscovering Lenin
    Karl Polanyi in Dialogue
    • 2024

      Beyond Liberalism and Communism

      Socialist Theory and the Chinese Case

      • 254 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Focusing on a fresh conceptual framework of socialism, this book explores the unique trajectory of socialist development in China. It offers insights into modern China's political landscape while also paving the way for innovative approaches in socialist theory. By examining the complexities of socialism beyond traditional liberal and communist paradigms, it highlights new perspectives that enrich the understanding of China's socio-economic evolution.

      Beyond Liberalism and Communism
    • 2021

      Rosa Luxemburg

      A Revolutionary Marxist at the Limits of Marxism

      • 280 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      Focusing on Rosa Luxemburg's evolution as a Marxist thinker and socialist politician, the book explores her passionate life intertwined with her political and theoretical contributions during a tumultuous era. It examines the impact of the Russian Revolution on her ideas and situates her strategic approaches within an Eastern European context. By analyzing her views on socialist governance and capital accumulation, the authors illuminate her vision of a democratic-socialist revolution that transcends both social democracy and Bolshevism, emphasizing her enduring legacy in contemporary discourse.

      Rosa Luxemburg
    • 2020

      Rediscovering Lenin

      Dialectics of Revolution and Metaphysics of Domination

      • 220 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      The book presents a rich narrative that explores complex themes of identity, culture, and human connection. Through its characters, it delves into the intricacies of personal relationships and the impact of historical events on individual lives. The translation captures the original's emotional depth and nuanced language, allowing English-speaking readers to engage with the profound insights and reflections woven throughout the story. This work invites readers to reflect on their own experiences while navigating the challenges of life and belonging.

      Rediscovering Lenin
    • 2017

      Karl Polanyi in Dialogue

      • 168 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Michael Brie powerfully reinterprets Karl Polanyi's thought for present times, developing concrete proposals for a Polanyian political response to neoliberalism, an ascendant authoritarian right and the ongoing threat of global ecological disaster. Features essays by Nancy Fraser, Karl Polanyi and Kari-Polanyi Levitt.

      Karl Polanyi in Dialogue