Main Works:
* "Theory as History: Essays on Modes of Production and Exploitation" (2010): This is a collection of Banaji's essays that explores the history of different modes of production and the development of capitalist exploitation.
* "The 'Asiatic Mode of Production' and Other Essays" (2017): This book examines the historical debate surrounding the "Asiatic Mode of Production," a concept that was once used to explain the social and economic structures of ancient societies in Asia.
* "The Development of Capitalist Relations in the West: An Essay on the History of the Capitalist Mode of Production" (2022): This work traces the origins and development of capitalism in the West, challenging traditional Marxist interpretations.
Other Notable Works:
* "Capitalist Economy and Colonialism: An Inquiry into the Historical Origins of the Asian Mode of Production" (1978): This essay was a groundbreaking critique of the "Asiatic Mode of Production" concept.
* "The Concept of Pre-Capitalist Society: An Essay on the Structure of Marxist Theory" (1989): This essay examines the theoretical foundations of Marx's concept of pre-capitalist societies.
* "A Critique of 'Orientalism'" (2000): This article provides a Marxist critique of Edward Said's influential work on Orientalism.
Banaji's writings are characterized by their rigorous scholarship, critical engagement with Marxist theory, and exploration of the historical and political context of economic development. He has been a significant contributor to the field of historical materialism and has challenged conventional understandings of capitalism and colonialism.
In addition to the works listed above, Banaji has also published numerous articles and essays in academic journals and edited volumes. His work continues to be influential and debated within the fields of history, economics, and political science.