{"product_id":"9788499539249","title":"SOCIALISM AND MAN IN CUBA","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSocialism and Man in Cuba\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work brings together the famous letter that Ernesto Che Guevara addressed to Carlos Quijano, editor of the Uruguayan weekly Marcha, in 1965. In it, Che reflects on the construction of socialism and the role of the individual in the Cuban Revolution. More than a conventional political analysis, the text proposes a meditation on morality, consciousness, and the \"new man\" who must be forged in the revolutionary process. It is a fundamental document for understanding Che's thought and the ideological debates of the time, presented here with the introductory note that Quijano added in its original publication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSocialism and Man in Cuba is a letter written by Ernesto Che Guevara from Algeria and published on March 12, 1965. In it, the author addresses the challenges of building a socialist society in Cuba, focusing on the transformation of the human being. Guevara maintains that the revolution must not only change economic and political structures, but also individual consciousness, creating a \"new man\" driven by solidarity and moral commitment, rather than material incentives. The text debates the role of voluntary work, education, culture, and the relationship between the individual and the State. It includes the original note by Carlos Quijano, which highlights the importance of the document for understanding the aims of the Cuban Revolution, and explains that its publication was banned in Argentina, which motivated its republication in November 1965.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe construction of socialism and the development of revolutionary consciousness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe concept of the \"new man\" as the moral engine of society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between the individual, the State, and material incentives in a revolutionary process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe role of culture, education, and voluntary work in social transformation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe political and philosophical thought of Ernesto Che Guevara applied to the Cuban Revolution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at students and scholars of Latin American political and social thought, interested in the history of the Cuban Revolution and the ideas of Ernesto Che Guevara. It is also suitable for readers who seek to understand the ideological debates of the 20th century regarding the construction of socialism and revolutionary morality. Due to its brevity and depth, it is accessible both to specialists and to those just beginning to explore the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDirect access to a key text of Ernesto Che Guevara's thought, in its original version with the context of its publication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep reflection on the relationship between the individual and the socialist system, beyond economic approaches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding of the ideological debates that marked the Cuban Revolution in the 1960s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA perspective on morality and consciousness as pillars of social transformation, relevant to current discussions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Guevara, Ernesto Che\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linkgua Digital\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic texts, prose: non-fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 2010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume offers a careful edition of a fundamental text of Latin American revolutionary thought. The inclusion of the original note by Carlos Quijano provides historical and editorial context, enriching the reading. It is a brief but dense work, ideal for those who wish to approach Che's ideas from a primary source. Its value lies in the clarity with which it sets out the ethical and political dilemmas of building socialism, remaining relevant as a document for reflection on the role of the individual in processes of social change.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA DIGITAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406379835739,"sku":"9788499539249","price":7.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849953924.jpg?v=1781835854","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788499539249","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}