Karl Marx
The Communist Manifesto: A Modern Edition
- ISBN 13:
- 9781844678761
- author:
- Karl Marx
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Verso Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 18.5 x 13.7 x 1.5 cm
- Genre:
- History, Other Historical Subjects, Historians, General & world history, Marxism & Communism, Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, Politics/International Relations, Society, Politics & Philosophy / Government, Politics, General, Literary
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
A modern edition of the influential Communist Manifesto, this book offers prescient insights into capitalism and its impact on human existence. Written over a century and a half ago, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels's work remains relevant today, highlighting the system's susceptibility to crises and its devastating effects on all aspects of life. In an era marked by widening wealth gaps and environmental degradation, this edition provides a timely critique of global capitalism. The authors' ideas are introduced in an acute and elegant introduction that sets the stage for their enduring analysis of the capitalist system. This edition is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the fundamental weaknesses of capitalism and its potential consequences for society.