A review by gellok
Postcolonial Theory and the Specter of Capital by Vivek Chibber

4.0

An interesting book, certain sections are far more valuable than others. Chibber is a compelling writer however and the book certainly does deserve the attention it has received thus far. Admittedly this book requires a good amount of supplemental material - Chibber is not writing to audience unfamiliar with subaltern theory or Marxism in India (looking up works by Ranajit Guha is all but a necessity by the midway point of the book). Take notes and read carefully - the book is dense and filled with lots of complex details that can be missed easily if skimming.