Books published by Pluto Press

An inspiring reminder of the great strength of twentieth century Communism in the Global South.

As standards of healthcare decline, so do our bodies; we need a radical vision for healthcare

A major work on Marxism by one of the world's most influential black scholars

Published just in time for Passover 5779, this Haggadah from the Jewdas collective is a satirical, political and downright hilarious take on a Jewish tradition. With a multitude of dangerous ideas such as workers' rights, liberation of the oppressed and the dismantling of nation-states, this Haggadah is for every left-wing Jewish household.

'This is a refreshing, thought-provoking book. ... A must read for every student and practitioner of political science.' USI JournalThis is a new, updated edition of John Holloway's acclaimed guide to the politics of revolution and protest. The wave of political demonstrations since Seattle have crystallised a new trend in left-wing politics. Modern protest movements are grounding their actions in both Marxism and Anarchism, fighting for radical social change in terms that have nothing to do with the taking of state power. This is in clear opposition to the traditional Marxist theory of revolution which centres on taking state power. In this book, John Holloway asks how we can reformulate our understanding of revolution as the struggle against power, not for power.After a century of failed attempts by revolutionary and reformist movements to bring about radical social change, the concept of revolution itself is in crisis. John Holloway opens up the theoretical debate, reposing some of the basic concepts of Marxism in a critical development of the subversive Marxist tradition represented by Adorno, Bloch and Lukacs, amongst others, and grounded in a rethinking of Marx's concept of 'fetishisation'-- how doing is transformed into being.

Part of Pluto's 21st birthday series Get Political, which brings essential political writing in a range of fields to a new audience.'One of the most revered figures in world theatre ... the liberation theologian of theatre.' Guardian 'Should be read by everyone in the world of theatre who has any pretensions at all to political commitment.' John Arden'So remarkable, so original and so ground-breaking that I have no hesitation in describing the book as the most important theoretical work on the theatre in modern times.' George Wellwarth"e;Theatre is a weapon. ... A weapon for liberation."e;This new edition of Theatre of the Oppressed brings a classic work on radical drama fully up to date and includes a new foreword by the author Augusto Boal. Boal restores theatre to its proper place as a popular form of communication and expression. He demonstrates the ways in which theatre has come to reflect ruling-class control, drawing on the theories of Aristotle and Machiavelli. He then shows the process reversed in Brechtian/Marxist poetics to the revolutionary potential of transforming the spectator into the actor. Throughout, Boal draws on his own experience in Latin America and illustrates his theory with practical examples.

An international collection of essays revealing the racism inherent in the War on Drugs.

The classic walking guide for the intrepid radical in London.

The corporate world is watching us, but why does no one watch them?

A decolonial critique of the agency of the colonised subject.

A biography of the early anarchist whose life and work was at the heart of British Radicalism.

An epic history of the formation of American capitalism, focusing on gender, race and Empire.

Investigates how electronic devices we use affect our consciousness, both as individuals and classes.

What can art tell us about a postcapitalist future?

Activists, academics and artists deliver a myriad of views on the fire for which there has been no justice

The newly elected left-wing President sets out his programme for a new Mexico.

A passionate collection rediscovering the work of two giants of autonomist Marxism and feminism.

Eight years on, Syria is still a battleground. Why has the state remained so strong?

In a divided continent, Black women and women of colour come together to undertake creative resistances and imagine radical new futures.

The story of one of Britain's most famous radicals visiting the 'Land of the Free'

We live in a time of engineered intimacy, toxic memes and online addiction. Can we ever break free?

A radical geography of nuclear warfare.

How has the US media constructed our understanding of Cuba?

A unique anthology of Race Today (1973-88), featuring original contributions from C. L. R. James, Linton Kwesi Johnson and Darcus Howe

A unique anthology of Race Today (1973-88), featuring original contributions from C. L. R. James, Linton Kwesi Johnson and Darcus Howe

A new critical biography highlighting the contradictions in Gandhi's non-violent philosophy.

Essays by seven leading economists that assess how economic theory has become capitalist ideology

An invaluable guide for all development practitioners and all those working in Third World development projects

A cultural analysis of anxiety, alienation and narcissism in America.

A compelling case for recognising media communications as technologies of political economy.