Bloomsbury Companion to Marx

Karl Marx's work has had a significant and diverse influence on many fields, and the Bloomsbury Companion to Marx is the definitive reference guide to his life and work. It covers his life and contexts, sources, influences, key writings, major themes, and reception and influence, with a particular emphasis on the new directions in Marxism that animate the theoretical, scientific, and political aspects of his thought. It also explores the methodological and political importance of Marxism to environmentalist politics and non-European Marxisms, demonstrating its centrality to political movements both within and beyond the global north.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 680 pages
Publication date: 20 May 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Karl Marx is a historical figure whose impact has been profound and diverse, spanning various fields such as philosophy, journalism, economics, history, politics, and cultural criticism. His name is associated with revolutionary and insurrectionary movements, social justice, and economic transformation across the political spectrum. The Bloomsbury Companion to Marx serves as the ultimate reference guide to Marx's life and work, authored by an international team of esteemed Marx scholars. This comprehensive volume offers a thorough exploration of Marx's life and contexts, including his sources, influences, and encounters. It delves into key writings, major themes, and topics, while also addressing the new directions in Marxism that animate his theoretical, scientific, and political perspectives.

The Companion emphasizes the significance of gender and Marxist-feminism in understanding Marx's thought, treating them on par with traditional categories of critique like class, capital, and mode of production. It also highlights the methodological and political importance of Marxism to environmentalist politics. Furthermore, the book examines non-European Marxisms, demonstrating the centrality of Marxist thought to political movements both within and beyond the global north.

This book is an invaluable resource for scholars and researchers working on Marx and his ideas, providing a comprehensive and accessible entry point for those approaching his thought for the first time. It offers a deep understanding of his life, work, and lasting influence on society.

Weight: 970g
Dimension: 157 x 233 x 40 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350189843