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This article argues that the contributions of Marxist Dependency Theory (MDT) can provide theoretical insights for the analysis of financialized capitalism dynamics, contribute to the debate about the rise of a globalized working class, and help guide a transformative praxis in the periphery, therefore being relevant for the debate of contemporary imperialism. I discuss which traditions of dependency theories were most featured in economics literature and why I believe that MDT is marginalized and misinterpreted, focusing on the historical and political aspects of that process. Next, I debate some contributions of contemporary imperialism theory, and conclude that MDT has the potential to advance some of its core concepts and formulate a powerful synthesis. JEL Classification: B51, F54 [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A list of books received is presented which includes the titles "Can we afford the future? The economics of a warming world," "Green development: Environment and sustainability in a developing world," and "Elements of ecological economics."

A list of books received by the publication is presented, including "Coming of Age in a Globalized World: The Next Generation," by J.M Adams and A. Carfagna, "Economics Transformed: Discovering the Brilliance of Marx," R. Albritton, and "Empire of Debt: The Rise of an Epic Financial Crisis," by B. Bonner and A. Wiggin.

The article presents a list of books related to radical political economics received by "Review of Radical Political Economics" journal for review. It includes "New Dialectics and Political Economy," edited by Robert Albritton and John Simoulidis, "Global Shaping and Its Alternatives," edited by Yildiz Atasoy and William Caroll, "The Children of NAFTA," by David Bacon, "Economic Growth," 2nd ed., by Robert J. Barro and Xavier Sala-i-Martin and "Beyond the Miracle of the Market," by Robert H. Bates.