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Oct 2022
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Mariátegui, Critical Thinking, and Andea...

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Alexander Scott speaks with renowned intellectual and LAP contributing editor Professor Ronaldo Munck to discuss the July 2022 issue of LAP. Topics covered include the ideas and life of twentieth-century Marxist intellectual José Carlos Mariátegui, the critical thinking of some contemporary South American intellectuals, and the relevance of theorizing Andean futures and Utopias. For additional information about contacting the journal, Alexander, and Professor Munck please email lap.outreach@gmail.com

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