Max Shachtman and Tony Cliff both developed influential theories of Soviet society — bureaucratic collectivism and state capitalism, respectively — but neither engaged Sylvia Pankhurst’s work, despite its direct relevance. Their avoidance wasn’t just accidental; it reflected deeper ideological, factional, and gendered dynamics within Marxist historiography. 🧠 Max Shachtman: Bureaucratic Collectivism and Strategic… Click here to continue reading…