Karl marx the stanford encyclopedia of philosophy is one of the most respected websites for philosophy info. First edition of one of the most influential books published. Right now i am reading les miserables by victor hugo. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Capital one of the major works of the 19thcentury economist and philosopher karl marx 181883, in which he expounded his theory of the capitalist system, its dynamism, and its tendencies toward selfdestruction. Prawer in karl marx and world literature 1978, it has not only scientific but also important literary merits. First published in 1867, marxs influential critique. In this brilliant book, karl marx biographer francis wheen tell. But after marxs death, the book went on to influence thinkers, writers. Even today, more than one billion chinese citizens live under a regime that proclaims fealty to marxist ideology.
Penguin classicsisbn 9780140445688, do yourself a favour start from translators preface page 87,the reason i say this is get marx in his words without what others have to say first, then if you feel comfortable read whole of book. Review books wheen turns marx into fiction a world to win. A critque of political economy the communist manifesto oxford worlds classics reissue edition by marx, karl, engels, friedrich published by oxford university press, usa 2008 paperback karl marx. Karl marx guidebook to an economic revolution, marxism bible. But after marxs death, the book went on to influence thinkers, writers, and revolutionaries. The prussian philosophers revolutionary, socioeconomic ideas. In very good condition with some rubbing and wear to. Wheens captivating, accessible book shows that, far from being a dry. More information about this seller contact this seller 15. The product of a decade of research and redrafting, the book applies class analysis to capitalism focusing upon production. Jun 04, 2012 karl marx guidebook to an economic revolution, marxism bible. Wheen is the author of several books, including a biography of karl marx which won the deutscher memorial prize in 1999, and has been translated into twenty languages. Marx had in the meantime made some changes in the text of the second german edition and of. From kapital sprung the economic and political systems that at one time dominated half the earth and for nearly a century kept the world on the brink of war.
From kapital sprung the economic and political systems. Learn how and when to remove these template messages. While im not an economist i thought since we are going through a troubled economy at present, this book would be worthwhile to read. I checked this book out of the library and i really enjoyed it.
A critique of political economy is a foundational theoretical. But after marxs death, the book went on to influence thinkers, writers, and. Critique of political economy, karl marx 18181883 declared that capitalism is the exploitation of labor by employers who own the capital assets, and ultimately profit from surplus value derived from uncompensated labor. As ernest untermann, the editor of this edition, points out in his notes, the first english translation of the first volume of capital was edited by engels and published in 1886. The process of circulation of capital is the second of three volumes of capital. Books by marx, karl sorted by popularity project gutenberg. Lower margin with small damp mark to final few leaves. But, argues francis wheen, it is also an unfinished literary masterpiece which, with its multilayered structure, can be. Marxists internet archive here you can find pretty much any major marxist work thats in the public domain. What is the best english translation book to read marxs. From kapital sprung the economic and political systems that at one time dominated half the earth. He described his purpose as to lay bare the economic law of motion of modern society.
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