Marxism and History

This textbook explores the impact of Marxism on historical approaches, offering an accessible introduction to Marxist views, key thinkers, and its relevance to students' work. The second edition incorporates new developments in research, such as global, maritime, and transnational history, ecologism, gender oppression, and race, Eurocentrism, and whiteness.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 195 pages
Publication date: 18 August 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This textbook delves into the profound and lasting influence of Marxism on the field of history, offering a comprehensive exploration of its impact. Written in a accessible and engaging style, the author provides a clear introduction to Marxist perspectives on history, key Marxist historians and thinkers, and the relevance of Marxist theory and history to students' own research. This concise yet thorough overview serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to understand an essential aspect of historiography.

In the second edition of this textbook, significant advancements in research have been incorporated. These include Marxist contributions to the emergence of global, maritime, and transnational history; the discovery of Marx's ecologism and its historical critique of fossil capitalism as a major contributor to environmental disasters; a reevaluation of gender oppression through the lens of social reproduction theory; and the profound impact of Marxism on debates surrounding race, Eurocentrism, and whiteness.

By examining the ways in which Marxism has shaped historical inquiry, this textbook provides students with a deeper understanding of the complex and multifaceted nature of history. It encourages critical thinking and encourages students to engage with historical material from a range of perspectives, ultimately helping them to develop a more nuanced and informed understanding of the past.

Weight: 334g
Dimension: 155 x 234 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030695101
Edition number: 2nd ed. 2021