Marxism and Anthropology - The History of a Relationship (Hardcover, Revised edition)

This book examines the uses made of anthropology by Marx and Engels, and the uses made of Marxism by anthropologists. Looking at the writings of Marx and Engels on primitive societies, the book evaluates their views in the light of present knowledge and draws attention to inconsistencies in their analysis of pre-capitalist societies. These inconsistencies can be traced to the influence of contemporary anthropologists who regarded primitive societies as classless. As Marxist theory was built around the idea of class, without this concept the conventional Marxist analysis foundered. First published in 1983.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	February 2004
First published:	1983
Authors:	Maurice Bloch
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	190
Edition:	Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-33061-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political ideologies > Marxism & Communism Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > Social & cultural anthropology > General Promotions > Loot Warehouse Clearance Sale > Books
LSN:	0-415-33061-0
Barcode:	9780415330619

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