Marxism and Politics

by Ralph Miliband

Overview

This readable survey of Marxist political theory and key texts by seminal thinkers including Marx, Engels, and Lenin highlights formative concepts and debates within Marxist thought. The argument is presented that a democratic socialism can defend and extend freedoms and thereby remove class distinctions. This introduction considers the nature of class conflict, the proposed defense of the old order, and the possibilities for reform and revolution. This replaces 0198760620.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780850365313
Publisher:	Merlin Press Limited, The
Publication date:	12/01/2003
Edition description:	2004 ed.
Pages:	222
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.66(d)

About the Author

Ralph Miliband was a professor of politics at the London School of Economics, Leeds University, and York University. He was a founding editor of the "Socialist Editor" and the author of "Socialism for a Skeptical Age."

Table of Contents

	Abbreviations	x
I.	Introduction	1
II.	Class and Class Conflict	18
III.	The Defence of the Old Order: I	45
IV.	The Defence of the Old Order: II	69
V.	Class and Party	123
VI.	Reform and Revolution	160
	Bibliography	199
	Index	204

Editorial Reviews

The best primer on Marxism and politics ever written and Miliband's best book. Leo Panitch, professor of politics, York University"

"The best primer on Marxism and politics ever written and Miliband's best book." --Leo Panitch, professor of politics, York University

""The best primer on Marxism and politics ever written and Miliband's best book."

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