The Communist Manifesto
The Communist Manifesto by Mark Cowling, published by NYU Press in March 1998, is a comprehensive edition that includes the complete text of the original 1848 manifesto. This edition serves as a valuable resource for students studying Marxism at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, offering insights into the historical context and significance of the manifesto.
Readers will find this anthology organized into four sections that address key themes such as revolution, the working class, and the relevance of the manifesto in contemporary politics. The book features contributions from respected scholars, providing a multifaceted exploration of the political and philosophical issues raised in the text. With 209 pages, this edition presents a thorough examination of political ideologies, particularly focusing on communism and its implications for democracy and social movements today.
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Published to coincide with the 150th anniversary of the original publication of The Communist Manifesto in 1848, and including the Manifesto’s complete text, The Communist Manifesto: New Interpretations is an ideal, one-stop text for students studying Marxism at the graduate or undergraduate level.
Organized into four sections covering issues of text and context, revolution, the working class and other social groups, and the relevance of the Manifesto today, this one-of-a-kind anthology provides a historical background to the writing of the Manifesto, highlights the main political and philosophical issues raised in the text, and expands current debates about the relevance of the text to contemporary politics. Including contributions from such highly regarded scholars as Terrell Carver, John Hoffman, and Wal Suchting, The Communist Manifesto: New Interpretations is a well-timed contribution to ongoing discussions about the Manifesto and Marxism.
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