peterlamb1.bsky.social
I write about socialism, Marxism, International relations theory etc. Recent books: Historical Dictionary of Socialism, 4th ed (Rowman & Littlefield, 2024); Harold Laski, the Reluctant Marxist (Palgrave Macmillan, 2024).
👤 Joined on 03 October 2023
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@peterlamb1.bsky.socialDefinitions are tricky. But I like the Marx idea from Critique of the Gotha Programme: that each should contribute according to their ability, and receive according to their need. Not saying that you can run an economy on this basis alone, but good to have in the background.
Show PostEvery now and then, when people say stupid things about socialism, I have to roll out these lines from Arthur Lewis, on what socialists want.
Show PostCan workplace democracy exist in practice or do democratic organisations inevitably devolve into new hierarchies? @timchristiaens.bsky.social argues channels for plebeian contestation from below are needed to withhold the formation of new hierarchies. OPEN ACCESS: buff.ly/c0RacFk #polsky #polsci
Show PostNIGERIA: Hardship: NLC backs workers’ demand for N500 petrol price, N500,000 minimum wage www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/hard...
Show PostPSA: you know what scholars love? Talking about their books! You know what you can do? Invite them to your class to do so. It’s great! You absolutely do not have to use AI or tell students to use AI to understand their books. You can get the actual real life person to help with that! For free!
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