The Communist Manifesto

Name: The Communist Manifesto
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SKU: 9781931859257
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A Road Map to History's Most Important Political Document

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The Communist Manifesto, authored by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, is a political pamphlet that critiques the class struggles and societal issues stemming from capitalism. It advocates for the overthrow of capitalist systems by the proletariat to establish a classless, communist society. As a foundational text for communist theory, it outlines the historical context and potential future impact of class conflict.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in learning about the foundational ideas of communism and its historical and political impact. You'll appreciate the work for its revolutionary perspective on class struggle and its critique of capitalist societies.

An authoritative introduction to history's most important political document, with the full text of the Manifesto.

Direct mail to philosophy and history professors, as well as to Marxist sections of major academic societies such as American Sociological Association and the Modern Language Association Conference tie ins at ASA, MLA, Left Forum, Socialism 2006, Labor Notes 2006, and others

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An authoritative introduction to history's most important political document, with the full text of The Communist Manifesto by Marx and Engels.

This beautifully organised and presented edition of The Communist Manifesto is fully annotated, with clear historical references and explication, additional related texts, and a glossary that brings the text to life for students as well as the general reader.

Indispensable. - Howard Zinn

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The Communist Manifesto is often praised for its profound analysis and critique of capitalism and its enduring historical impact. Critics appreciate its concise prose and the compelling argument for class struggle and societal changes. Some reviews note the manifesto's timeless relevance, while others view its predictions with scepticism; overall, it remains a pivotal work in political theory.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781931859257

Publisher: Haymarket Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2005

Country: United States

Imprint: Haymarket Books

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Edited by Phil Gasper

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 183.0mm

Weight: 372g

Pages: 210

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About the Author

Phil Gasper is a professor of philosophy at Notre Dame de Namur University in California. He writes extensively on politics and the philosophy of science, is a frequent contributor to CounterPunch. He is the author of Haymarket's Road Map to the Communist Manifesto. Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels wrote the Communist Manifesto in 1848 and were founders of the First International Workingmen's Association.