Marxism and Social Theory

JONATHAN JOSEPH is a Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at the University of Kent at Canterbury, UK. He specializes in social and political theory and the philosophy of social science.

This text offers a concise introduction to Marxism's main ideas and debates in a way that is easily accessible for the reader new to this substantial subject. It first assesses the key thinkers before exploring a number of debates and recent developments in Marxist thought, showing how Marxist thought continues to evolve.This text offers a concise introduction to Marxism's main ideas and debates in a way that is easily accessible for the reader new to this substantial subject. It first assesses the key thinkers before exploring a number of debates and recent developments in Marxist thought, showing how Marxist thought continues to evolve.