Author: Michael A. Lebowitz

Michael A. Lebowitz (1937-2023) has taught Marxian Economics and Comparative Economic Systems at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia since 1965. He was directing the programme in Transformative Practice and Human Development at Centro Internacional Miranda (CIM). His latest book is Between Capitalism and Community (New York: Monthly Review Press 2021). His publications can be found at michaelalebowitz.com.

The Capitalist Workday, The Socialist Workday

As May Day approaches, there are four things that are worth remembering: For workers, May Day does not celebrate a state holiday or gifts from the state but commemorates the … Keep reading »

Theory • April 26, 2008 • Michael A. Lebowitz
Michael Lebowitz and 21st Century Socialism

Venezuela under President Hugo Chavez has re-opened the discussion of political alternatives, in Latin America and beyond, in spectacular fashion. Based in Caracas, Michael Lebowitz has been intensively involved in discussion of the government’s political direction. Watch video »

Latin America, Theory • June 17, 2007 • Michael A. Lebowitz
Human Development and Practice

The Bolivarian Constitution, in my view, is unique in its explicit recognition (in Article 299) that the goal of a human society must be that of ‘ensuring overall human development.’ … Keep reading »

Latin America, Theory • June 13, 2007 • Michael A. Lebowitz
Pedagogy, Human Development and Socialism

The Bolivarian Revolution – selections from a conversation between Peter McLaren and Michael Lebowitz. Watch video »

Theory • September 1, 2006 • Michael A. Lebowitz and Peter McLaren
The Social Economy and the Bolivarian Revolution

On 15 August 2004 President Hugo Chávez of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela won a striking victory in a recall referendum challenging his presidency. The referendum followed on the heels … Keep reading »

Theory, War/Peace • August 10, 2006 • Michael A. Lebowitz