The People's Dictionary

This is not an academic reference book. It is not a glossary for the seminar room. It is a weapon for the struggle. The People's Dictionary gathers over one hundred concepts from the science of dialectical and historical materialism, decolonised and rooted in the concrete struggles of the Global Majority and the international proletariat. Every entry has been tested in analysis and debate, sharpened against the realities of empire, colonialism, and class struggle. Here you will find dialectical materialism alongside decolonisation, surplus value alongside Black Power, the mass line alongside proletarian feminism, and more. Each concept is defined with clarity, explained thoroughly, illustrated with examples from the real world, and made clear in a sharp "what it is / what it isn't" to cut through confusion. The examples are drawn from the full terrain of struggle – Palestine, Bosnia, Lebanon, Latin America, the Philippines, India, the imperial core, and beyond. The lessons drawn from these contexts travel far beyond their borders. The dictionary is organised into seven parts, building from method to system to forces to strategy to horizon. Read it cover to cover and you will learn to think dialectically. Use it as a reference and you will find the tool you need for the task at hand. It is designed for the cadre who studies after a shift, the organiser who needs a fast answer, the comrade who refuses to let theory become the property of the academics. Theory is a weapon. This book puts it in your hands. Wield it.