Ted Grant
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Ted Grant’s Selected Works, Vol. One presents his analyses of Stalinism and the Soviet Union’s class nature, emphasizing “proletarian Bonapartism.” Edited by Steve Iverson, this volume merges historical case studies with theoretical clarity, making it relevant for contemporary Marxist debates. However, it has limitations in empirical scope and cultural analysis.
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Ted Grant’s “Russia: From Revolution to Counter-Revolution” provides a comprehensive analysis of the Soviet Revolution, Stalinism, and its aftermath. Through a Trotskyist lens, he critiques bureaucratic distortions while acknowledging the revolution’s social achievements. Despite its strengths in historical breadth and clarity, the book is limited by its focus on political over social dimensions and selective…
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The essay analyzes the rise and fall of the Fourth International, founded by Trotsky in 1938. It argues that post-Trotsky leadership’s sectarianism and bureaucratic methods led to its degeneration. Ted Grant’s faction is highlighted as a true continuation of Trotskyism, advocating for adapting Marxist theory to current conditions and preserving revolutionary integrity.
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Ted Grant’s Marxist analysis of capitalist economic cycles in “Will There Be A Slump?” highlights that capitalism is subject to inherent contradictions leading to recurring crises. He examines post-World War II economic upswing, overproduction, and the temporary nature of state interventions and nationalizations, illustrating the persistent instability and inequality in global capitalism.
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Ted Grant’s Programme of the International presents a foundational framework for revolutionary socialist strategy, emphasizing a clear, practical approach to class struggle. Rejecting opportunism, Grant advocates for democratic workers’ control and critiques capitalism’s impact on consciousness. His insights into socialist movements and internationalism resonate today, inspiring new generations committed to combating exploitation and oppression.
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Ted Grant (1913–2006) was a prominent British Marxist and Trotskyist theorist, known for his activism in the UK labor movement. He advocated for entryism within the Labour Party and founded the Militant Tendency, influencing local councils. Expelled in 1992, he established Socialist Appeal and continued to promote Marxist ideas until his death.
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