Unlock the profound insights of Karl Marx with this compelling text that examines the foundational ideas of global capitalism and its critiques. This brand-new edition, published by John Wiley & Sons in 2017, features 204 richly detailed pages that provide a fresh perspective on Marx’s theories, making it a must-have for students and scholars alike. The book’s author, a leading expert in Marxist thought, frames Marx’s ideas within significant contemporary debates on class struggle, democracy, and exploitation. It revisits Marx's extensive work, including his pamphlets, journalistic contributions, and published books, offering a comprehensive overview of his political philosophy.

Through engaging prose, this book draws connections between the 19th-century context of Marx's life and the challenges we face in today's society. It explores the evolution of the 'Marx' figure over the years—from a revolutionary icon to a misunderstood philosopher—demonstrating the lasting relevance of his work in modern discourse. By addressing the complexities of Marx’s writings, this text serves as both a guide and an invitation to navigate the essential themes in his legacy. Perfect for anyone eager to understand the contemporary implications of Marx’s revolutionary ideas in the social sciences and beyond.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509518180
Year: 2017
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 204


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Karl Marx was the first theorist of global capitalism and remains perhaps its most trenchant critic. This clear and innovative book, from one of the leading contemporary experts on Marx's thought, gives us a fresh overview of his ideas by framing them within concepts that remain topical and alive today, from class struggle and progress to democracy and exploitation.


Taking Marx's work in his pamphleteering, journalism, speeches, correspondence and published books as central to a renewed understanding of the man and his politics, this book brings both his life experience and our contemporary political engagements vividly to life. It shows us the many ways that a nineteenth-century thinker has been made into the 'Marx' we know today, beginning with his own self-presentations before moving on to the successive different "Marxes" that were later constructed: an icon of communist revolution, a demonic figure in the Cold War, a 'humanist' philosopher, and a spectre haunting Occupy Wall Street.


Carver's accessible and lively book unpacks the historical, intellectual and political difficulties that make Marx sometimes difficult to read and understand, while also highlighting the distinct areas where his challenging writings speak directly to the twenty-first-century world. It will be essential reading for students and scholars throughout the social sciences and anyone interested in the contemporary legacy of his revolutionary ideas.