Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
264
Language
English
Published
Aug 1, 2020
Publisher
OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
Edition
Illustrated
ISBN-10
0197526489
ISBN-13
9780197526484
Description
In a world increasingly scrutinizing capitalist structures, the resurgence of Marxist thought has sparked vital conversations around the nature of social change. Thomas Nail delves into this renewed interest, exploring Marx's critique of capitalism through a contemporary lens that highlights movement, change, and the materiality of social relations. His work re-envisions Marx's theories as a dynamic framework, providing insights that resonate with current social struggles and movements.
Nail's approach emphasizes the importance of understanding the interconnectedness of labor, social relationships, and material conditions — all crucial elements in a globalized society. By adopting a new materialist perspective, the text invites readers to rethink traditional Marxist positions and their applications today. Nail's scholarship serves not just as an examination of Marx's ideas but as a call to action, encouraging a fresh perspective on socialism that is both relevant and essential in modern discourse.
Nail's approach emphasizes the importance of understanding the interconnectedness of labor, social relationships, and material conditions — all crucial elements in a globalized society. By adopting a new materialist perspective, the text invites readers to rethink traditional Marxist positions and their applications today. Nail's scholarship serves not just as an examination of Marx's ideas but as a call to action, encouraging a fresh perspective on socialism that is both relevant and essential in modern discourse.
Genres
History
Contemporary