Marx's concept of the alternative to capitalism / by Peter Hudis.
In contrast to the traditional view that Marx's work is restricted to a critique of capitalism and does not contain a detailed or coherent conception of its alternative, this book shows, through an analysis of his published and unpublished writings, that Marx was committed to a specific concept...
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| Year of Publication: | 2012 |
| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Historical Materialism Book Series
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (249 p.) |
| Notes: | Description based upon print version of record. |
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| Summary: | In contrast to the traditional view that Marx's work is restricted to a critique of capitalism and does not contain a detailed or coherent conception of its alternative, this book shows, through an analysis of his published and unpublished writings, that Marx was committed to a specific concept of a post-capitalist society that informed his critique of value production, alienated labor and capitalist accumulation. Instead of focusing on the present with only a passing reference to the future, Marx's emphasis on capitalism's tendency towards dissolution is rooted in a specific conception of what should replace it. In critically re-examining that conception, this book addresses the quest for an alternative to capitalism that has taken on increased importance today. |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 1283551195 9786613863645 9004229868 |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | by Peter Hudis. |