Capital: A Critique of Political Economy (Thrift Editions)

Book Details

• Publisher: Dover

• Author: Karl Marx

• Language: English

• Edition: 1st Edition (Import)

• ISBN: 9780486832395

• Pages: 880

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 8.0 x 5.0 x 2.1 inches

About The Book

Capital: Volume One by Karl Marx is a cornerstone of political economics and a pivotal work in the critique of capitalism. First published in 1867, this monumental text remains one of the most influential works in the history of economic thought. Described by Friedrich Engels as "the bible of the working class," Capital was thirty years in the making and was the first volume of Marx's three-part Das Kapital series, the only volume to be published during his lifetime.

In this groundbreaking work, Marx offers a profound critique of capitalist society, exploring the origins, functions, and contradictions of the system. The analysis focuses on commodities, value, money, and how these elements relate to the broader dynamics of capitalism. Marx's argument asserts that capitalism is inherently flawed and irredeemable, advocating for revolution and the establishment of a socialist system where production serves the needs of all people rather than enriching a privileged elite. Capital: Volume One remains an essential text for understanding Marxist theory and the forces shaping modern economic systems.