The Petty Bourgeoisie in the Thought of Amilcar Cabral and Walter Rodney
Paper presented to the International Symposium entitled ‘Amilcar Cabral: A national and universal heritage’, in commemoration of the centenary of Cabral’s birth held at Cabo Verde and Guinea-Bissau from 9 to 12 September, 2024.
We are pleased to share a new paper by Professor Issa Shivji, presented at the International Symposium on Amilcar Cabral: A National and Universal Heritage, commemorating the centenary of Cabral’s birth. The symposium was held in Cabo Verde and Guinea-Bissau from 9 to 12 September 2024.
The paper, titled: “The Petty Bourgeoisie in the Thought of Amilcar Cabral and Walter Rodney” explores the nuanced perspectives of Amilcar Cabral and Walter Rodney on the role of the petty bourgeoisie in revolutionary movements across Africa. Through a comparative lens, Professor Shivji delves into how both thinkers saw the petty bourgeoisie’s contradictions and potential in the struggle for genuine liberation.
This is a must-read for scholars and anyone interested in African revolutionary thought, political economy, and the legacies of Cabral and Rodney.
We invite you to engage with this profound exploration of the dynamics of class and revolution in African history and thought.
Best regards.
