History of Marxian Economics, Volume I - 1883-1929
Howard, Michael Charles; King, John Edward
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Hardback. Num Pages: 374 pages. BIC Classification: JP. Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 24000.
The first volume of this critical history covers the social, political, and theoretical forces behind the development of Marxian economics from Marx's death in 1883 until 1929, the year marking the onset of Stalin's "revolution from above," which subsequently transformed the Soviet Union into a modern superpower. During these years, Marxists in both Russia and Germany found their economic ideas inextricably linked with practical political problems, and treated theory as a guide to action. This book systematically examines the important theoretical literature of the period, including insightful works by political functionaries outside academia--journalists, party organizers, underground activists, and teachers in ... Read more
The first volume of this critical history covers the social, political, and theoretical forces behind the development of Marxian economics from Marx's death in 1883 until 1929, the year marking the onset of Stalin's "revolution from above," which subsequently transformed the Soviet Union into a modern superpower. During these years, Marxists in both Russia and Germany found their economic ideas inextricably linked with practical political problems, and treated theory as a guide to action. This book systematically examines the important theoretical literature of the period, including insightful works by political functionaries outside academia--journalists, party organizers, underground activists, and teachers in ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Language
English
Number of pages
374
Condition
New
Number of Pages
374
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691634241
SKU
V9780691634241
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Reviews for History of Marxian Economics, Volume I - 1883-1929
"A History of Marxian Economic Thought is going to be the master work in its field for a long time. It is a unique book in that no other one provides as deep and full an examination of post-Marx Marxian economics."—John Elliott, University of Southern California