His Revolutionary Legacy
1e druk. Monthly Review, 2009. 144 blz. Ing. Trefwoord(en): che guevara, guerilla / rebellie, lat-amerika, globalisering
. Ernesto "Che" Guevara, reviled by some and revered by many, is a truly mythic figure. Argentine medical student turned international revolutionary, Che remains an inspiration to millions around the world and his image is among the most celebrated in contemporary pop iconography.. Besancenot and Löwy elucidate Che's distinctive political and philosophical contributions, including a detailed exposition of his belief that the revolutionary project demands a profound transformation of the individual- the birth of the "new man and woman." . The question of state power has emerged as a key issue for Left thinkers and activists in the anti-globalization movement. The authors carefully detail Che's thought on the state, detailing his pragmatic approach to the complex issues of state power. . This new study, is not an exercise in nostalgia or myth-making. In exploring Che's revolutionary legacy, the authors argue that his humanism and steadfast anti-imperialism offer real lessons for us today.