Carver, Terrell
Marx (Classic Thinkers)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781509518180
- author:
- Carver, Terrell
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Polity Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 204
- Dimensions:
- 22.8 x 15.9 x 1.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, Political
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Karl Marx was a pioneering thinker who challenged the concept of global capitalism. This book offers a fresh perspective on his ideas by exploring their relevance to contemporary issues such as class struggle, democracy, and exploitation. Terrell Carver examines Marx's work in its original form, including pamphlets, journalism, speeches, correspondence, and published books, to provide a nuanced understanding of the man and his politics. The book reveals how Marx's thought has been shaped over time, from his self-presentations to the various images of him that have emerged. By unpacking the historical, intellectual, and political complexities surrounding Marx's writing, Carver makes his ideas accessible and engaging for readers interested in the contemporary legacy of his revolutionary thoughts.