{"product_id":"9788490071663","title":"Seven Interpretive Essays on Peruvian Reality","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSeven Interpretive Essays on Peruvian Reality\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis foundational work of Latin American thought brings together seven essential analyses of the social, economic, and cultural structure of Peru at the dawn of the 20th century. José Carlos Mariátegui lucidly examines the legacies of colonialism, the problem of the latifundium, and class tensions, offering a critical interpretation that remains a mandatory reference for understanding the dynamics of power and inequality in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book consists of seven essays that dissect the pillars of Peruvian reality from an original, Marxist perspective. Mariátegui analyzes economic evolution, the Indian problem, the land question, public education, the religious factor, regionalism vs. centralism, and Peruvian literature. Through these texts, the author seeks to unravel the structural causes of social injustice, exploring how colonial atavisms and relations of production shape a society in tension. The work does not merely describe, but anticipates the conflicts and transformations necessary to overcome the established order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eColonialism and its legacies in Peru's social and economic structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe latifundium as a system of exploitation and an obstacle to development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe indigenous question and the struggle for land as the axis of social transformation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSocial classes and the contradictions of Latin American peripheral capitalism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe socialist utopia as a horizon for radical change in the first half of the 20th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNational identity in the face of centralism and regional inequalities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is aimed at students, academics, and readers interested in social sciences, Latin American history, political theory, and critical thinking. It is especially relevant for those seeking to understand the roots of inequalities in Latin America and who wish to explore one of the most influential works of heterodox Marxism in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep and original analysis of the structures of power and inequality in post-colonial Peru.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConceptual tools for interpreting Latin American social reality from a critical perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA premonitory vision of the social conflicts that marked the 20th century in the region.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to one of the foundational texts of Latin American social thought, still relevant in contemporary debates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the possibilities and limits of the socialist utopia in peripheral contexts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Mariátegui, José Carlos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: CLASSIC TEXTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: THOUGHT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: May 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 294\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Linkgua edition recovers an essential classic of Latin American critical thought. Mariátegui's work stands out for its analytical sharpness and its ability to articulate theory and concrete reality. Although written nearly a century ago, reading it remains revealing for understanding the persistent structural inequalities and the debates on identity, development, and social justice in the region. A reference text for any social science library.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406358667611,"sku":"9788490071663","price":32.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849007166.jpg?v=1781835797","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490071663","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}