Marx : a guide for the perplexed / John Seed.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Seed, John, 1950-

Series:

Guides for the Perplexed

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Marx, Karl, 1818-1883.

Marx, Karl.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (200 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Continuum, c2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

It is widely acknowledged that Karl Marx was one of the most original and influential thinkers of modern times. His writings have inspired some of the most important political movements of the past century and still has the power to arouse controversy today. Marx: A Guide for the Perplexed is a clear and thorough account of Marx's thought, his major works and theories, providing an ideal guide to the important and complex ideas of this major figure in the history of political thought. The book introduces key Marxist concepts and themes and examines the ways in which they have influenced philos

Contents:

Introduction: reading Marx

Politics: the 1848 revolutions

Materialist histories

Political economy and the history of capitalism

The politics of labour

Reform and revolution

Conclusion: after capitalism.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 184-188).

ISBN:

9786612874901

9781282874909

128287490X

9781441152336

1441152334

OCLC:

680017808