On Communalism And Globalization: Offensives Of The Far Right

by Aijaz Ahmad

In three celebrated lectures, extensively re-worked since they were delivered first, Prof. Aijaz Ahmad discusses the progress of neo-imperialism and the increasing influence of fascism in the third world societies and critically evaluates their resources – cultural, social and ideological.

CONTENTS
Introduction to the Second Edition
Introduction to the First Edition

On the Ruins of Ayodhya: Communalist Offensive and Recovery of the Secular
Right Wing Politics, and the Cultures of Cruelty
Globalization and Culture

Genres: Nonfiction, Politics, India

130 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Aijaz Ahmad is a renowned cultural theorist who has taught in several western and Indian universities. A frequent contributor to Frontline magazine, he currently lives in New Delhi.

Reviews

[Aryan CA · Rating 4 out of 5]

essential read

[Jangal · Rating 4 out of 5]

Useful, astute diagnosis, but with the usual silences regarding the comprador electoral left (CPIM etc.) - of which Ahmad was a card-carrying member throughout his lifetime.