The Dictatorship of the Proletariat | Concept – State – Revision

The term “dictatorship of the proletariat” is one of the most ambiguous and influential concepts of the twentieth century. Therefore, the co-authors of this volume not only trace the different interpretations of this term, but also address the attractiveness of certain modes of interpretation and their application in the political sphere.The book introduces prominent pioneers and thinkers, discusses the beginnings of the “dictatorship of the proletariat” state through case studies, and analyses conceptual transformations and revisions. Long before 1989, the term “dictatorship of the proletariat” took root as a concept legitimizing Marxism-Leninism, and today it is only part of history.