The Theory And Practice Of Communism
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A landmark work in political philosophy and ideological analysis, The Theory and Practice of Communism presents a rigorous and authoritative examination of Marxist thought and its real-world application. R. N. Carew Hunt chronicles the development of Communist doctrine from its philosophical foundations in Hegel and Marx through to its institutionalisation under Soviet rule. The work systematically details the core tenets of Marxism-Leninism — including dialectical materialism, class struggle, and the role of the Party — while critically assessing the gap between revolutionary theory and totalitarian practice. Written with scholarly precision yet accessible prose, it remains one of the most respected introductions to Communist ideology produced in the twentieth century, widely used in academic and policy circles throughout the Cold War era.
Author: R. N. Carew Hunt
Format: Paperback
Published: 1964, Pelican Books (Penguin)
Genre: Philosophy
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A landmark work in political philosophy and ideological analysis, The Theory and Practice of Communism presents a rigorous and authoritative examination of Marxist thought and its real-world application. R. N. Carew Hunt chronicles the development of Communist doctrine from its philosophical foundations in Hegel and Marx through to its institutionalisation under Soviet rule. The work systematically details the core tenets of Marxism-Leninism — including dialectical materialism, class struggle, and the role of the Party — while critically assessing the gap between revolutionary theory and totalitarian practice. Written with scholarly precision yet accessible prose, it remains one of the most respected introductions to Communist ideology produced in the twentieth century, widely used in academic and policy circles throughout the Cold War era.