Migrant labor is a crucial part of the political economy of contemporary capitalism, but liberals and leftists often overlook patterns of displacement and brutal class dynamics. Hannah Cross' book provides a sober analysis of the class antagonisms of migration and proposes programs and approaches to promote global worker solidarity and create a future without cheap labor. It is essential reading for students, scholars, and general readers interested in the politics and political economy of migration. \n Format: Paperback / softback\n Length: 210 pages\n Publication date: 20 November 2020\n Publisher: Polity Press\n The profound impact of harshly exploited migrant labor on the political economy of contemporary capitalism cannot be overstated. While abstract and utopian theorizing by many liberals and leftists often disregards or downplays patterns of displacement and brutal class dynamics that divide and weaken working people, empowering the ruling class, Hannah Cross' groundbreaking new book offers a sober analysis of these class antagonisms within the context of the nation, social democracy, and the racialized ordering of the world. By employing Marxist methodology and strategy, Cross meticulously examines existing emancipatory movements and proposes the necessary programs and approaches to foster global worker solidarity and create a future in which cheap labor is no longer a cornerstone of wealthy economies.Through her focused examination of the laboring classes, Cross identifies crucial new directions for migration in a world beyond capitalism, exploitation, and injustice. This book is a must-read for students, scholars, and general readers interested in the politics and political economy of migration, as it provides a nuanced and insightful perspective that challenges the prevailing narratives of contemporary left-liberalism. By highlighting the struggles and aspirations of migrant workers, Cross offers a roadmap for building a more just and equitable global society.\n Weight: 260g\n Dimension: 152 x 226 x 27 (mm)\n ISBN-13: 9781509535958\n \n
