Karl Marx
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Poor
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image; pages can have notes and/or underlining
At the crossroads of economics, philosophy, and revolutionary politics stands Karl Marx — a towering figure whose ideas reshaped the modern world — and Achille Loria's critical study presents one of the earliest and most penetrating Italian scholarly analyses of his thought. This authoritative work, translated into English by Eden and Cedar Paul, chronicles Marx's intellectual development and systematically examines the foundational pillars of Marxist theory, from historical materialism and the labour theory of value to class struggle and the dynamics of capitalist accumulation. Loria, a distinguished Italian economist and sociologist, brings a rigorous yet accessible analytical lens to bear on Marx's corpus, situating his ideas within the broader currents of 19th-century European economic thought. What distinguishes this volume is Loria's willingness to both celebrate and critically interrogate Marx's legacy, arguing with scholarly precision where he finds weaknesses in the theoretical architecture while acknowledging the seismic impact of Marx's vision. The authorised translation by Eden and Cedar Paul — prolific and accomplished translators of socialist literature — ensures that the nuance and vigour of the original Italian is faithfully rendered for an English-speaking audience. Published by the venerable George Allen & Unwin, this is a rare and historically significant contribution to Marxist scholarship that any serious student of political economy or intellectual history will find indispensable.
Author: Achille Loria
Format: Paperback
Published: 1920, George Allen & Unwin Ltd.
Genre: Philosophy
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Poor
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image; pages can have notes and/or underlining
At the crossroads of economics, philosophy, and revolutionary politics stands Karl Marx — a towering figure whose ideas reshaped the modern world — and Achille Loria's critical study presents one of the earliest and most penetrating Italian scholarly analyses of his thought. This authoritative work, translated into English by Eden and Cedar Paul, chronicles Marx's intellectual development and systematically examines the foundational pillars of Marxist theory, from historical materialism and the labour theory of value to class struggle and the dynamics of capitalist accumulation. Loria, a distinguished Italian economist and sociologist, brings a rigorous yet accessible analytical lens to bear on Marx's corpus, situating his ideas within the broader currents of 19th-century European economic thought. What distinguishes this volume is Loria's willingness to both celebrate and critically interrogate Marx's legacy, arguing with scholarly precision where he finds weaknesses in the theoretical architecture while acknowledging the seismic impact of Marx's vision. The authorised translation by Eden and Cedar Paul — prolific and accomplished translators of socialist literature — ensures that the nuance and vigour of the original Italian is faithfully rendered for an English-speaking audience. Published by the venerable George Allen & Unwin, this is a rare and historically significant contribution to Marxist scholarship that any serious student of political economy or intellectual history will find indispensable.