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The Introduction sets out a working definition of the political left, stressing its critique of capitalism, its breadth and depth, and its distinction from progressive politics. The Introduction also explains the notion of dialectical thinking.
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Hak, G. (2017). Introduction. In: Locating the Left in Difficult Times. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-54343-7_1
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