This book, in a profound way, argues that Kazi Nazrul Islam, the national poet of Bangladesh, in
his poem “Complaint,” challenges one’s understanding of, and relationship toward,
nature, humankind, and God.

Its scholarship ranges across literature, literary criticism, history, politics, law, economics,
ecology, philosophy (including theology), political theory, and race relations. 
The took seeks to open people’s eyes to the all-pervading reach of domination in
human life.”

It looks at corruption as disease that spreads, without regard for any borders—whether
they be of race, ethnicity, social status, gender, religion, political alignments, territorial
markers.”

“A voice of wisdom that will inspire, educate, and empower “

(Sajid Kamal, poet, translator, and scholar, San Diego, California) 

Winston E. Langley is Professor Emeritus of Political Science and
International Relations, Senior Fellow at the John McCormack School for
Policy & Global Studies, University of Massachusetts, Boston. For over 35
years he taught courses in ancient and modern political thought,
international political economy, and international law, among other areas.
His academic research interests are in human rights, models of global
order, proliferation of nuclear weapons, and the rights of women and
children. He serves on a number of boards for non-profit organizations, and
continues his prolific scholarship. His most recent books include Abolishing
War (2024) and Six Ideas That Threaten the World (2025).