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Marx's early work is well known and widely available, but it
usually interpreted as at best a kind of stepping-stone to the Marx
of Capital. This book offers something completely different; it
reconstructs, from his first writings spanning from 1835 to 1846, a
coherent and well-rounded political philosophy. The influence of
Engels upon the development of that philosophy is discussed. This,
it is argued, was a philosophy that Marx could have presented had
he put the ideas together, as he hinted was his eventual intention.
Had he done so, this first Marx would have made an even greater
contribution to social and political philosophy than is generally
acknowledged today. Arguments regarding revolutionary change,
contradiction and other topics such as production, alienation and
emancipation contribute to a powerful analysis in the early works
of Marx, one which is worthy of discussion on its own merits. This
analysis is distributed among a range of books, papers, letters and
other writings, and is gathered here for the first time. Marx's
work of the period was driven by his commitment to emancipation.
Moreover, as is discussed in the conclusion to this book, his
emancipatory philosophy continues to have resonance today. This new
book presents Marx in a unique, new light and will be indispensable
reading for all studying and following his work.
Introducing the most famous work of the nineteenth-century radical
thinkers Karl Marx and Frederick Engels, this comprehensive
reader's guide to the Communist Manifesto explores the key themes,
ideas and issues of a revolutionary pamphlet.Beginning with a
discussion of the intellectual, political and social context of the
Manifesto, the "Reader's Guide" clearly illustrates the themes by
relating points in the work to ideas and theories made in other
works written by Marx and Engels. This is followed by a closer
examination and analysis of the text that: - covers the
introductory statement and each of the chapters in detail-
discusses the style, structure and intended audience of the
Manifesto including its later prefaces- explores the ways in which
the Manifesto was received both during the lives of Marx and Engels
and in the twentieth century, for example: the Soviet Union's
version of Marxism, China's re-interpretations of the ideas, and
the innovative political philosophy found in Western analytical
Marxism.As well as presenting relevant biographical points about
Marx and Engels and giving concise information on prominent people
mentioned in the text, this valuable study resource features
discussion questions and annotated guides to further reading. For
students studying political philosophy and political theories,
"Marx and Engels' Communist Manifesto: A Reader's Guide" provides a
better understanding of the ideas, theories and contexts discussed
in the most famous work of the writers who founded the ideology of
Marxism.
Socialism has been an influential force for social change for
almost two centuries. Its philosophy and ideology have inspired
millions while simultaneously arousing fear and revulsion in its
enemies. Having emerged after the French Revolution in the effort
to build upon and develop the egalitarian ideas of the
Enlightenment, socialism has taken many forms. It has, furthermore,
sometimes been manipulated and reformulated by opportunists who
have built authoritarianism and totalitarian dictatorships in its
name. Opponents seize on such examples to frighten away people who
may otherwise have found socialism attractive. Socialism has
survived such criticism and misrepresentation as its core
principles have struck a chord with generations of people concerned
with social justice. This third edition of Historical Dictionary of
Socialism contains a chronology, an introduction, a glossary, and
an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500
cross-referenced entries on activists, politicians, political
thinkers, political parties and organizations, and key topics,
concepts, and aspects of socialist theory.. This book is an
excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone
wanting to know more about the Socialism.
The third volume includes a range of pamphlets, lectures and other
documents which help illustrate the intellectual and political
activities and environment which shaped the British mainstream left
of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The early concerns and
activities of the Fabian Society since its foundation in the 1880s
are illustrated in the selection, as are the concerns, problems,
events and opportunities leading to the formation and early
development of the Labour Party in the years from the turn of the
century to the outbreak of the First World War. Also included are
writings of members of the Independent Labour Party (ILP). Formed
in the 1890s, the ILP not only became a key player in the formation
and early development of the Labour Party but also served as a more
radical alternative. The concerns and activities of these two
parties and the Fabian Society overlapped one another and some of
the key figures of British socialism were members of more than one
of these three key organizations. As the volume illustrates,
together the Fabians, ILP and Labour constituted the foundations of
contemporary British social democracy.
The Historical Dictionary of International Relations is a general
guide to the theory and practice of the relations between states,
and between states and other actors on the world stage. It
introduces readers to the real world operations of international
relations, and is thus concerned with the actual relations between
states, organizations, groups and people. It also offers
introductory information about the various theories, old and new,
that help explain these relations, why they happen and the possible
alternatives that might be available now or in the future.
Moreover, some of the key thinkers of these theories are discussed.
The Historical Dictionary of International Relations contains a
chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The
dictionary section has over 200 cross-referenced entries on real
world operations of international relations, the actual relations
between states, organizations, groups and people.. This book is an
excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to
know more about International Relations.
Primarily concerned with the historical roots and contemporary
condition of socialism, The A to Z of Socialism offers information
on writers, activists, ideas, political parties, institutions, and
movements that sought and in many cases are still seeking to change
the social and political order. It reflects the diversity in the
broad movement of the left, the many variants of which include
reformist social democracy, revolutionary Marxism, the New Left,
and contemporary anti-capitalism. This reference gives a history of
socialism through a chronology, an introductory essay, a
bibliography, and cross-referenced dictionary entries. This book
will provide a mine of information for teachers and students of
political ideologies, comparative politics, political sociology,
labor history, and political theory.
This text is appropriate for those practitioners already using this
technique and for those who have yet to discover it. "Precision
Reflexology" holds the same rationale as other forms of
reflexology. It focuses on stimulating 'reflex points' on the feet
to maintain good health. Precision work connects to a person
energetically, responds to the needs of each individual and aims to
maintain natural balance. It does not rely on physical pressure
but, at the same time, it can be powerful and effective. It can be
taught in its own right or it can be adapted to enhance other forms
of reflexology in post-graduate training. It provides an added
dimension to a treatment and reflects an Eastern approach to
healthcare. This book offers a step-by-step guide, with
illustrations and charts for its application.
Marx's early work is well known and widely available, but it
usually interpreted as at best a kind of stepping-stone to the Marx
of Capital. This book offers something completely different; it
reconstructs, from his first writings spanning from 1835 to 1846, a
coherent and well-rounded political philosophy. The influence of
Engels upon the development of that philosophy is discussed. This,
it is argued, was a philosophy that Marx could have presented had
he put the ideas together, as he hinted was his eventual intention.
Had he done so, this first Marx would have made an even greater
contribution to social and political philosophy than is generally
acknowledged today. Arguments regarding revolutionary change,
contradiction and other topics such as production, alienation and
emancipation contribute to a powerful analysis in the early works
of Marx, one which is worthy of discussion on its own merits. This
analysis is distributed among a range of books, papers, letters and
other writings, and is gathered here for the first time. Marx's
work of the period was driven by his commitment to emancipation.
Moreover, as is discussed in the conclusion to this book, his
emancipatory philosophy continues to have resonance today. This new
book presents Marx in a unique, new light and will be indispensable
reading for all studying and following his work.
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