Is Marx relevant? Bringing to life the classic concepts in Marx’s economic thought, Robert Albritton shows that he offers great potential for study. Deeply critical of the way economics is taught and studied today, this is a textbook that will appeal to anyone who wants a forward-thinking approach to the discipline that’s free from the constraints of neo-classical orthodoxy.
Taking up key aspects of Marx’s work, including surplus value theory, dialectical reasoning and the commodity form, Albritton highlights their relevance in the modern world – and explains why mainstream economics has been so blind to their revolutionary potential. Written with style and clarity, it is perfect for economics undergraduates.
Table of Content
1. Introduction
2. The Theory of the Commodity Form
3. The Theory of Surplus Value
4. Reasoning Dialectically
5. Levels of Analysis
6. Class Analysis and Political Economy
7. Ethics and Political Economy
8. A Critique of Some Critics
9. Conclusions
Notes
Index
About the author
Robert Albritton is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Political Science at York University, Toronto, Canada. He has published seven books on Marxist theory, including Let Them Eat Junk (Pluto, 2009) and Economics Transformed (Pluto, 2009).
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