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State and Revolution

By Vladimir Ilich Lenin
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State and Revolution by Vladimir Ilich Lenin examines the role of the state in society and its relation to class struggles. Lenin explores the necessity of dismantling the bourgeois state to establish a proletarian one, advocating for a revolutionary approach to achieve genuine socialism. The book delves into Marxist theory and critiques deviations in political practice, aiming for a state that empowers the working class.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by political theory and revolutionary thinking, particularly in the context of Marxism. It provides an in-depth examination of the role the state plays in society and the potential for revolutionary change, appealing to those interested in 20th-century political movements and foundational communist philosophy.

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2011 Reprint of 1932 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software.

State and Revolution (1917) describes the role of the State in society, the necessity of proletarian revolution, and the theoretic inadequacies of social democracy in achieving revolution. It describes the inherent nature of the State as a tool for class oppression, a creation born of one social class's desire to control all other social classes.

Whether a dictatorship or a democracy, the State remains in the control of the ruling class. Even in a democratic capitalist republic, the ruling class will never willingly relinquish political power, maintaining it via various strategies. Hence, according to this view, communist revolution is the sole remedy for the abolition of the state.

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State and Revolution by Vladimir Ilich Lenin is often described in reviews as a key text in understanding Marxist theory, addressing the necessity of the state in socialist society and the means for its abolition. The book is praised for its detailed exploration of class struggle and the role of the proletariat, though some critics consider it dense and challenging. Lenin's arguments on the transition from capitalism to communism are frequently highlighted as both insightful and provocative.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781614271925

Publisher: Martino Fine Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 November 2011

Imprint: Martino Fine Books

Illustration: Illustrations, black and white

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 168g

Pages: 106

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