Ebook: Marx: a beginner's guide

Breathing new life into the achievements of Karl Marx, this accessible and jargon-free introduction is a timely reminder of his undiminished influence. Andrew Collier''s engaging text not only introduces the reader to Marx the revolutionary, but also redefines him as one of the first truly democratic thinkers. In a concise yet searching manner, Collier covers all the elements of marxist thought, from the early writings to such major texts as ''Capital'' and the key themes of labour and society. Punctuating his study with a wide range of examples, from Aristotelian thought to Thatcherite polic.;Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; Author's note; Prologue; 1 The life of Marx; 2 Humanism and alienation; 3 Towards a science of history; 4 Scientific socialism; 5 Labour, value and exploitation: I. Theoretical; 6 Labour, value and exploitation: II. Historical; 7 The state, democracy and revolution; 8 Marx and philosophy; 9 Paradoxes in Marx's thought?; 10 Marx today; Bibliography; Index.