Karl Marx's 'Capital': A Guide to Volumes I-III

This guide presents Capital in a different order to that in which it was published, placing it in the order that Marx himself sometimes recommended as a more user-friendly way of reading. It also argues that the full development of the capitalist mode of production has been undermined by the existence of a non-capitalist 'third world' throughout most of the twentieth century, resulting in a highly developed mercantile system rather than the uninterrupted circuit of industrial capital expected by Marx.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 210 pages
\n Publication date: 31 March 2021
\n Publisher: Anthem Press
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This guide presents the three volumes of Capital in a different reading order than their original publication, placing them in the order that Marx himself sometimes recommended as a more user-friendly approach. Dr. Smith also argues that for most of the twentieth century, the full development of the capitalist mode of production (CMP) has been hindered by the existence of a non-capitalist 'third world,' which has resulted in the CMP taking on the form of a highly developed mercantile system rather than one characterized by an uninterrupted circuit of industrial capital as Marx expected.

The first volume of Capital, which covers the development of capital and the labor theory of value, is presented in this guide in the order Marx intended. This volume is followed by the second volume, which examines the workings of the capitalist economy and the role of money in it. The third and final volume of Capital, which deals with the theory of surplus value and the exploitation of labor, is presented in a new order that emphasizes its connections to the previous two volumes.

By presenting Capital in this new order, Dr. Smith hopes to provide a more comprehensive and accessible understanding of Marx's economic theory. He believes that by reading the three volumes together, readers will be able to see the development of Marx's ideas and the ways in which they were influenced by his political and social context.

In addition to presenting Capital in a new order, Dr. Smith also offers insightful commentary on the text, drawing on his extensive knowledge of Marx's work and the broader field of economics. He discusses the historical and political significance of Capital, as well as its relevance to contemporary economic and social issues.

Overall, this guide is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in learning more about Marx's economic theory and its implications for contemporary society. It provides a fresh and engaging perspective on Capital that will be of interest to students, scholars, and anyone else who is interested in understanding the complex workings of the capitalist economy and the challenges facing our world today.

\n Weight: 330g\n
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 16 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781839980008\n
Edition number: 2 ed\n