Karl Marx

Author(s)

• Appelbaum, Richard P.

Bibliographic Information

Karl Marx

Richard P. Appelbaum

（Masters of social theory, v. 7）

Sage Publications, c1988

• : pbk

Note

Bibliography: p. 148-155

Includes indexes

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This incisive overview of Marx's sociological theories begins by considering the interplay of historical events and intellectual currents which shaped his thinking and examines the development of key isues in Marxist theory - determinism, voluntarism and reconciliation of the two. The second section begins with a specific discussion of Marx's thought - in particular the philosophical aspects of his writings which present ways in which humans are capable of shaping their historical destiny. The author then considers Marx's view of capitalism as a constraint on determinism, and demonstrates the ambivalence evident in his writings. The final section offers Marx's reconciliation of the issues raised in the preceding chapters, focusing on his theory of political action, his view of the future, and parallel questions of determinism and freedom, structure and action, and reflecting on his scientific method.

Table of Contents

PART ONE: INTRODUCTION: THE ORIGINS OF MARX'S THOUGHT Marx and His Time Key Issues in Marxist Theory The Origins of Marxist Theory PART TWO: MARX'S THEORY Marx and Critique Marx and Science Economic Structures and Political Action PART THREE: CONCLUSION: THE DIALECTIC OF STRUCTURE AND ACTION Concluding Thoughts

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Details

• NCID: BA04906728
• ISBN:
  • 0803925794
  • 0803925808
• LCCN: 88004619
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Newbury Park, Calif.
• Pages/Volumes: 160 p.
• Size: 23 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : HX39.5
  • DC19 : 335.4/092/4
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Marx, Karl, 1818-1883
  • LCSH : Communism
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA00171710