From Marx To Gramsci
A Reader in Revolutionary Marxist Politics
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Haymarket Books
Published:16th Jun '16
Should be back in stock very soon
Excerpts and advertising in the Socialist Worker and ISR
A comprehensive course in the contributions of key figures to the Marxist tradition.A comprehensive primer on the key figures of the Marxist tradition. The readings collected here - of Marx, Engels, Luxemburg, Lenin, Trotsky and Gramsci - reflect the experience of the labour, socialist and communist movements that did so much to shape modern history. From Marx to Gramsci aims to serve as a basic introduction through to the pimary sources containing revolutionary ideas of these influential thinkers.
This is an extremely valuable volume. It gathers in one place material from various sources and makes it accessible to the serious student. The scholarly apparatusbibliography, short biographies, and introductory essaysmakes it especially useful both for the general reader and for teachers in the field. It should make a useful contribution in our struggle for human freedom.” Dennis Brutus, South African poet and revolutionary activist "The power of this book lies in Le Blanc’s excellent selection and presentation of some of the most fundamental ideas of Marx, Engels, Lenin, Luxemburg, Trotsky, and Gramsci. His choice of references and the framework for his selection rest on the premise that the central pivot of Marxism is proletarian revolutionary practice.’” Gill Hubbard, International Socialism The best available tool for revitalizing the consideration of socialist practice in our study groups and classrooms.” Alan Wald, Radical Teacher A most welcome and needed introduction to Marxist politics from a revolutionary viewpoint . . . for students and activists.” Michael Löwy, Monthly Review
“This is an extremely valuable volume. It gathers in one place material from various sources and makes it accessible to the serious student. The scholarly apparatus—bibliography, short biographies, and introductory essays—makes it especially useful both for the general reader and for teachers in the field. It should make a useful contribution in our struggle for human freedom.” —Dennis Brutus, South African poet and revolutionary activist "The power of this book lies in Le Blanc’s excellent selection and presentation of some of the most fundamental ideas of Marx, Engels, Lenin, Luxemburg, Trotsky, and Gramsci. His choice of references and the framework for his selection rest on the premise that the central pivot of Marxism is ‘proletarian revolutionary practice.’” —Gill Hubbard, International Socialism “The best available tool for revitalizing the consideration of socialist practice in our study groups and classrooms.” —Alan Wald, Radical Teacher “A most welcome and needed introduction to Marxist politics from a revolutionary viewpoint . . . for students and activists.” —Michael Löwy, Monthly Review
ISBN: 9781608466238
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 650g
408 pages
2nd Revised edition