There is growing interest in Europe and the United States in the
work of the major German social-political philosopher Karl Korsch.
Korsch participated in the turbulent struggles in Weimar Germany
and while in exile continually reflected on history and politics.
His work affords one of the most important interpretations of the
role of Marxism in twentieth-century revolutionary movements, while
developing an ongoing critical interrogation of Marxism. His
thought provides an illuminating perspective on the process of
revolution and counterrevolution in recent history. Karl Korsch:
Revolutionary Theory is the first English anthology of his most
important writings. This collection presents Korsch's essays on a
wide range of subjects, including Marxism and socialization, Lenin
and the Soviet Union, the crisis of Marxism, models of
revolutionary practice, fascism and counterrevolution, and Korsch's
final evaluation of Marxism. Much of this work is translated into
English for the first time, and many unknown essays first published
in radical journals which are no longer available appear here. The
volume includes Korsch's major essays written during the 1920s and
1930s as well as some of his later work. Douglas Kellner's detailed
introduction, "Korsch's Revolutionary Marxism," contains the first
comprehensive critical interpretation of Korsch's work to appear in
English. It provides a historical-theoretical reconstruction of
Korsch's life and thought and roots his political theory in the
sociopolitical context in which it evolved. The introduction has
been described by Korsch scholars as a "first-class piece of
exposition and interpretation" and a "serious, first-rate
contribution likely to preempt the field in the English language."
The editor's introduction along with the representative selection
of essays provide firm grounding in the ideas and historical
significance of Karl Korsch.
General
| Imprint: |
University Of Texas Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
June 1977 |
| First published: |
1977 |
| Authors: |
Karl Korsch
|
| Editors: |
Douglas Kellner
|
| Dimensions: |
229 x 152mm (L x W) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
308 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-292-75739-4 |
| Categories: |
Books
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| LSN: |
0-292-75739-5 |
| Barcode: |
9780292757394 |
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