Marxism, the Millennium and Beyond

by M. Cowling (Editor), P. Reynolds (Editor)

Overview

This collection investigates the "state of play" in studies informed by Marxism. Among other contributions, it includes an essay on state theory by Bob Jessop, a discussion of fundamental socialist values using analytical Marxism by Alan Carling.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781349421275
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	01/01/2000
Edition description:	1st ed. 2000
Pages:	330
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.99(h) x (d)

About the Author

MARK COWLING is Principal Lecturer in Politics at the University of Teesside. He convenes the Political Studies Association Marxism Specialist Group and edits its annual journal Studies in Marxism. Previous books are, Approaches to Marx (edited with Lawrence Wilde, 1989), The Communist Manifesto: New Interpretations (1998) and Date Rape and Consent (1998).

PAUL REYNOLDS is Senior Lecturer in Politics and Sociology at Edge Hill University College.

Table of Contents

List of Tables and Figures Preface Acknowledgement Abbreviation: Marx and Engels, Collected Works Notes on the Contributors Introduction: Marxism at the Millennium and Beyond?; M.Cowling & P.Reynolds PART I: TOWARDS A FEASIBLE SOCIALIST POLITICS What do Socialists Want?; A.Carling The Ethical Marxism of Erich Fromm; L.Wilde The Ethical Post-Marxism of Alasdair MacIntyre; K.Knight Habermas on Theory and Political Practice; P.M.R.Stirk PART II: MARXISM AND THE STATE Recent Development in State Theory: Approaches, Issues, Agendas; B.Jessop Marxism, Liberalism and State Theory; P.Wetherly Class Struggle and Revolution in Eastern Europe: The Case of Poland; R.Simon PART III: DEVELOPING MARXIST POLITICS AT THE MILLENNIUM Trotsky, Trotskyism and the Future; H.Ticktin Democratic Marxism: The Legacy of Hal Draper; A.Johnson Femininities: A Way of Linking Socialism and Feminism; M.Cowling Development of the Productive Forces: An Ecological Analysis; J.Hughes PART IV: MARXISM AND POST-MARXISM Post-Marxism: Radical Political Theory and Practice Beyond Marxism?; P.Reynolds The Post-Marxist Critique of Marxism: The Case of Agnes Heller; S.Tormey 'Not Dead Yet': Marxism and Political Theory in the Era of Post-Communism; M.Levin Index

Editorial Reviews

Contributors make a strong case for the continuing relevance and dynamism of several perspectives informed by Marxism. Subjects discussed include the ethical Marxism of Erich Fromm, class struggle and revolution in Eastern Europe, linking socialism and feminism, and Marxism and political theory in the era of post-Communism. Contributors are academics in politics, sociology, and political philosophy at UK institutions. Of interest to students of politics and sociology. Cowling teaches politics at the University of Teesside. Reynolds teaches politics at Edge Hill College. Material has its origins in a September 1998 Political Studies Association Marxism Specialist Group Annual Conference, held at Edge Hill College. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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