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The Twilight of World Trotskyism
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In The Twilight of World Trotskyism, John Kelly examines Trotskyist movements across several countries to trace their trajectories from mid-20th century growth to contemporary decline.
He analyzes organizational structures, the primacy of doctrine, factionalism, proliferation of internationals, and why Trotskyists have generally failed to build mass parties.
The book compares national variants in Britain, France, the US, and Argentina, and situates Latin American developments in their historical context.
Kelly also explores internal dynamics such as charismatic leadership, handling of sexual abuse scandals, and struggles to address gender and sexuality.
The work combines archival research, interviews, and political sociology to explain the movement's resilience despite marginal electoral impact.
He analyzes organizational structures, the primacy of doctrine, factionalism, proliferation of internationals, and why Trotskyists have generally failed to build mass parties.
The book compares national variants in Britain, France, the US, and Argentina, and situates Latin American developments in their historical context.
Kelly also explores internal dynamics such as charismatic leadership, handling of sexual abuse scandals, and struggles to address gender and sexuality.
The work combines archival research, interviews, and political sociology to explain the movement's resilience despite marginal electoral impact.
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Twilight of World Trotskyism with John Kelly
