Against the Grain

Socialism to Capitalism

What did the abrupt transition from socialism to capitalism in the former Soviet Bloc mean for residents, radicals, and the social order? Helena Sheehan, a Marxist thinker, educator, and activist, devotes a portion of her latest book to the impact and legacy of the momentous events of 1989 and 1990. (Encore presentation.)

Helena Sheehan, Until We Fall: Long Distance Life on the Left Monthly Review Press, 2023