Marxism: A Graphic Guide

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Marxism: A Graphic Guide
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Rupert Woodfin
Illustrated by Oscar Zarate
SeriesGraphic Guides
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:176
Dimensions(mm): Height 254,Width 178
Category/GenreSocial and political philosophy
ISBN/Barcode 9781785783067
ClassificationsDewey:335.43
Audience
General
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Icon Books
Imprint Icon Books
Publication Date 4 January 2018
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Karl Marx was one of the most influential thinkers of the late 19th century, inspiring revolutions and colossal political upheavals that have radically transformed the lives of millions of people and the geopolitical map of the entire world. But was he a 'Marxist' himself? And how are his ideas still in play in today's society? Marxism traces the story of Marx's original philosophy, from its roots in 19th-century European thinkers like Hegel, to its influence on modern-day culture. It looks at Marxism's Russian disciples, Lenin, Trotsky and Stalin, who forged a ruthless, dogmatic Communism, and the alternative Marxist approaches of Gramsci, the Frankfurt School of critical theory and the structuralist Marxism of Althusser in the 1960s. Rupert Woodfin and Oscar Zarate's classic book, updated by Alex Locascio, explores the life, history, philosophy and politics of this most divisive of thinkers, and argues that Marxism remains a powerful set of ideas even today.

Author Biography

Rupert Woodfin was a lecturer in philosophy and the author of Introducing Aristotle. Oscar Zarate is an Eisner Award-winning comic book artist. He has illustrated many books in the Introducing series including Freud, Psychoanalysis, The Freud Wars, Existentialism and Kierkegaard.