Marx's 'Capital' (Routledge Revivals)

Marx's 'Capital' (Routledge Revivals)
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 343
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ISBN-10 : 9781135156008
ISBN-13 : 113515600X
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Synopsis Marx's 'Capital' (Routledge Revivals) by : Geoffrey Pilling

Marx’s Capital has of course been widely read; this revival of a systematic study by Geoffrey Pilling, originally published in 1980, argues powerfully that, in order to understand Capital fully, it is necessary to have read and understood Hegel’s Logic. This argument leads to a detailed examination of the opening chapters of Capital, and a re-examination of their significance for the work as a whole. Pilling emphasizes the fundamental nature of the break between Marx’s Capital and all forms of classical political economy, and stresses the revolutionary nature of Marx’s critique of political economy as one of the foundations of Capital. He also lays particular emphasis on the philosophical aspects of the work, so often neglected by British commentators, and puts forward the view that Marx’s notion of fetishism, often looked upon as incidental to his work, is in fact central to his entire critique of political economy.

Dialectical Phenomenolgy (Routledge Revivals)

Dialectical Phenomenolgy (Routledge Revivals)
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 460
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ISBN-10 : 9781135162979
ISBN-13 : 1135162972
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Synopsis Dialectical Phenomenolgy (Routledge Revivals) by : Roslyn Bologh

In this inquiry into Marx’s method of theorising, originally published in 1979, Roslyn Bologh analyses theory in the same way that Marx analyses the production of capital, and provides a set of rules for reproducing Marx’s method. The rules are developed through an examination of the Grundrisse, a text by Marx that combines his technical critique of political economy with his humanistic, philosophical concerns and his historical perspective. Dr Bologh concludes that Marx’s method, as dialectical phenomenology, offers a way of analysing language, knowledge and the social relations and practices of everyday life, as well as the more obvious phenomena of capitalism.

Routledge Revivals: Pre-Capitalist Modes of Production (1975)

Routledge Revivals: Pre-Capitalist Modes of Production (1975)
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 282
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ISBN-10 : 9781351358583
ISBN-13 : 1351358588
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Synopsis Routledge Revivals: Pre-Capitalist Modes of Production (1975) by : Paul Q. Hirst

First published in 1975, this book investigates the various pre-capitalist modes of production briefly indicated in the works of Marx and Engels, and gives an examination of the conditions of the transition from one mode of production to another. The fundamental concepts used in these investigations, including those of mode of production, of necessary labour and surpass labour, of politics and state, are derived from Capital and from other works of Marxist theory. The primary aim of the analysis is to raise the conceptualisation of pre-capitalist modes of production and of transition to a more rigorous level. This book will appear controversial to both Marxists and non-Marxists alike.

Class, Politics and the Economy (Routledge Revivals)

Class, Politics and the Economy (Routledge Revivals)
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 462
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ISBN-10 : 9781134717033
ISBN-13 : 1134717032
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Synopsis Class, Politics and the Economy (Routledge Revivals) by : Stewart Clegg

This study, first published in 1986, provides a systematic account of the processes and structure of class formation in the major advanced capitalist societies. The focus is on the organizational mechanisms of class cohesion and division, theoretically deriving from a neo-Marxian perspective. Chapters consider the organization and structure of the ‘corporate ruling class’, the middle class and the working class, and are brought together in an overarching analysis of the organization of class in relation to the state and the economy. This title will be of particular interest to students researching the impact of recession on societal structure and the processes of political class struggle, as well as those with a more general interest in the socio-economic theories of Marx, Engels and Weber.

Capitalism

Capitalism
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 395
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ISBN-10 : 9781135913489
ISBN-13 : 113591348X
Rating : 4/5 (89 Downloads)

Synopsis Capitalism by : Johan Fornäs

In the most complete, accurate and accessible presentation of Karl Marx’s theory of capitalism to date, Johan Fornäs presents a guide for anyone who wants to understand how today’s crisis-ridden society has emerged and is able to sustain and intensify its own deep inner contradictions. Capitalism clearly explains these contradictions, which are so relevant again today in the wake of the financial crisis. This clear and engaging guide explains capitalism for absolute beginners. Fornäs situates Marx’s ideas in context, remaining faithful to the concepts and structure of his work. This complete introduction to Marx’s economy critique covers all three volumes of Capital. It explores all the main aspects of Marx’s work – including his economic theory, his philosophical sophistication and his political critique – introducing the reader to Marx’s typical blend of sharp arguments, ruthless social reportage and utopian visions. This book will be of interest to students throughout the social sciences and humanities, including those studying sociology, social theory, economics, business studies, history, cultural studies, and politics.

The Value of Marx

The Value of Marx
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 190
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ISBN-10 : 9781134566976
ISBN-13 : 1134566972
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Synopsis The Value of Marx by : Alfredo Saad Filho

This book constitutes an overview of recent developments in political economy in general, and Marxist value theory in particular. The implications of value theory for bank credit, inflation and deflation are fully explored.

Globalization and the Critique of Political Economy

Globalization and the Critique of Political Economy
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 239
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ISBN-10 : 9781317800729
ISBN-13 : 1317800729
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Synopsis Globalization and the Critique of Political Economy by : Lucia Pradella

The nature of the contemporary global political economy and the significance of the current crisis are a matter of wide-ranging intellectual and political debate, which has contributed to a revival of interest in Marx’s critique of political economy. This book interrogates such a critique within the broader framework of the history of political economy, and offers a new appreciation of its contemporary relevance. A distinctive feature of this study is its use of the new historical critical edition of the writings of Marx and Engels (MEGA2), their partially unpublished notebooks in particular. The sheer volume of this material forces a renewed encounter with Marx. It demonstrates that the international sphere and non-European societies had an increasing importance in his research, which developed the scientific elements elaborated by Marx’s predecessors. This book questions widespread assumptions that the nation-state was the starting point for the analysis of development. It explores the international foundations of political economy, from mercantilism to Adam Smith and David Ricardo and to Hegel, and investigates how the understanding of the international political economy informs the interpretations of history to which it gave rise. The book then traces the developments of Marx’s critique of political economy from the early 1840s to Capital Volume 1 and shows that his deepening understanding of the laws of capitalist uneven and combined development allowed him to recognise the growth of a world working class. Marx’s work thus offers the necessary categories to develop an alternative to methodological nationalism and Eurocentrism grounded in a critique of political economy. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the development of Marx’s thought and in the foundations of International Political Economy.

The Marx Revival

The Marx Revival
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 431
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ISBN-10 : 9781107117921
ISBN-13 : 1107117925
Rating : 4/5 (21 Downloads)

Synopsis The Marx Revival by : Marcello Musto

An international set of eminent scholars examine the contemporary relevance and continuing contribution of Marx's work. This indispensable volume presents Marx's theories in a new light, both for specialists who might think they already know everything about Marx and for a new generation of readers who are approaching his work for the first time.

Marxism and Modern Thought (Routledge Revivals)

Marxism and Modern Thought (Routledge Revivals)
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 352
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ISBN-10 : 9781136658761
ISBN-13 : 1136658769
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Synopsis Marxism and Modern Thought (Routledge Revivals) by : N.I. Bukharin

First published in English in 1935, this is a vital and stimulating critical appraisal of contemporary thought in the post-World War One era. Written by a selection of leading Marxist thinkers including Nikolai Bukharin, who would later become one of the most famous victims of Stalin's show trials, this work offers a Marxist critique of contemporary thought relating to philosophy, science and history. The authors all lean towards the view that the general tendency of modern thought is to abandon the historical method and to deny progress, with the conclusion that Marxism was the only historical and progressive outlook in science, philosophy and history in the period following the First World War and the Communist revolution in Russia. A fascinating document of great historical and political interest which offers an invaluable insight into contemporary thought in the Soviet Union of the 1930s.