
Marx’s Theory of the Genesis of Money: How, Why, and Through What is a Commodity Money?
por:
Samezo Kuruma
,
Michael Schauerte (Traductor)
Idioma: Inglés
Formato: Tapa blanda
ISBN 10: 1608460584
ISBN 13: 9781608460588
Fecha de publicación:
January 15th, 2019
Editorial: Haymarket Books
Páginas: 204
Géneros: Mystery, Business & Economics
In this insightful volume, readers are introduced to Samezō Kuruma's exploration of Marx's theory surrounding the genesis of money, diving deep into the intricate relationship between commodities and currency. Alongside Michael Schauerte, Kuruma meticulously breaks down the mechanisms through which commodity money emerges, contextualizing its significance within capitalist structures. The authors provide a robust analysis that intertwines philosophical insights with economic principles, illuminating how human labor and social relations shape monetary systems.
As the first of Kuruma's works to be translated into English, this book serves as a crucial contribution to the understanding of classical economic theory. It engages with the complexities of money's evolution, challenging traditional viewpoints and inviting readers to reconsider the fundamental role of commodities in shaping economic realities. This thought-provoking analysis is essential for scholars and anyone interested in the intersections of economics, philosophy, and Marxist theory.
As the first of Kuruma's works to be translated into English, this book serves as a crucial contribution to the understanding of classical economic theory. It engages with the complexities of money's evolution, challenging traditional viewpoints and inviting readers to reconsider the fundamental role of commodities in shaping economic realities. This thought-provoking analysis is essential for scholars and anyone interested in the intersections of economics, philosophy, and Marxist theory.