Marx: A Guide for the Perplexed Contributor(s): Seed, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 0826493351 ISBN-13: 9780826493354 Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC OUR PRICE: $29.65 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2010 Annotation: 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 key thinker. The book introduces all the key Marxist concepts and themes and examines the ways in which they have influenced philosophical and political thought. Geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of Marx's thought, the book provides a cogent and reliable survey of some of the most important debates surrounding his often controversial ideas. This is the ideal companion to the study of this most influential and challenging of thinkers. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Political - Political Science | Political Ideologies - Communism, Post-communism & Socialism |
Dewey: 335.409 |
LCCN: 2010004491 |
Series: Guides for the Perplexed |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.4" W x 8.5" (0.70 lbs) 200 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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 philosophical and political thought. Geared towards the specific requirements of students who need to reach a sound understanding of Marx's ideas, the book provides a cogent and reliable survey of some of the most important debates surrounding his often controversial theories. This is the ideal companion to the study of this most influential and challenging of thinkers. |