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Marx

By: Andrew Collier
Narrated by: Richard Aspel
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 Although one of the most influential thinkers of the last millennium, Karl Marx was relatively unheralded during most of his lifetime. Famous for predicting the inevitable demise of capitalism, it was only after his death that his clarion call reached a wide audience: “Workers of the world unite - you have nothing to lose but your chains.” Andrew Collier breathes new life into the achievements of Karl Marx, arguing that his work is still of vital relevance in today’s global climate of inequality. Covering all the elements of Marxist thought from his early writings to his masterpiece, Das Kapital, Collier reclaims Marx as a powerful philosopher and political theorist.©2004 Andrew Collier (P)2012 Bolinda Publishing Economics Political Science Politicians Politics & Activism Politics & Government

Editor reviews

Aimed at those with little or no knowledge of the work and thought of Karl Marx, this audiobook is an illuminating and in-depth exploration of this important historical figure. Arguing for the relevance of his political and social ideas in today's global world, Andrew Collier give listeners a basic history, social commentary, and literary theory on Marx. This book is recommended to those who've always wished to expand their cursory understanding of Das Kapital. However, narrator Richard Aspel's delightful English accent and cozy, grumbling cadences may convince listeners who don't have a prior interest in political theory to give it a try.

Critic reviews

“A superb new introduction to Marx’s thought. Andrew Collier draws readers into this discussion with the relaxed grace and wit of a valued conversation partner, and demonstrates why Marxian thought continues to find an audience in the twenty-first century.” (Mark Rupert - Professor of Political Science, Syracuse University and author of Ideologies of Globalization)
“An engaging and lively introduction to Marx’s life and work. It covers a good range of debates with balanced and appreciative judgements, tempered with criticism and critique.” (Terrell Carver - Professor of Political Theory, University of Bristol, and author of Engels: A Very Short Introduction)
"Collier has written a first-rate introduction to Karl Marx. He surveys the full range of Marx's writings with lucidity and intelligence." (Warren Breckman, Associate Professor of History, University of Pennsylvania, and author of Marx, the Young Hegelians, and the Origins of Radical Social Theory)
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informative and easy to follow. A must for anyone wanting to get an understanding of Marx's ideas.

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