Marx for a postcommunist era : on poverty, corruption, and banality [2002]
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Marx for a postcommunist era : on poverty, corruption, and banality / Stefan Sullivan.
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Language
English
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Published
London ; New York : Routledge, 2002.
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Physical Description
x, 191 p. ; 25 cm.
Contents Summary
The book is a clear and accessible exploration of why Marx still matters today. Despite the countless autopsies on Marx that followed the collapse of the iron curtain, many argue that Marxist ideas are as relevant as ever in the post-communist world.
Stefan Sullivan begins with a historical overview of Marx and the development of Marxist thought, before concentrating on the application of Marx's ideas to specific post-1989 features of global capitalism. He shows that that core capitalist obstacles to freedom predicted by Marx - poverty, corruption and banality - continue to hold relevance in the modern world. By examining each of these themes in turn, Sullivan demonstrates the critical potential of Marxist thought in the twenty-first century and sheds light on our understanding of contemporary economics, politics and culture.
Marx for a Post Communist Era combines a deep understanding of Marxist thought with journalistic engagement in real world themes. Stefan Sullivan draws on examples including the 2000 US Presidential elections, Russian tax evasion, the recent protests against the World Bank and the IMF, the ascent of Hollywood and Silicon Valley, and the fascination with fake theme bars, ethno-chic fashion and the retro-trend in design. In doing so, he highlights Marx's legacy outside the academic world.--from the publisher
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Philosophy, Marxist.
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ISBN
0415201934
Holdings
| Item Type | Current Location | Collection | Call Number | Volume Info | Shelving Location | Public Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book | OSA Archivum Library | General collection | 335.4/092 SUL | - | OSA Repository | Donation of School of Public Policy. |
Marx for a postcommunist era : on poverty, corruption, and banality [2002]
In Research Room
BookGeneral Information
Author
Sullivan, Stefan, 1966-
General Information
Original Title
Marx for a postcommunist era : on poverty, corruption, and banality / Stefan Sullivan.
General Information
Language
English
General Information
Published
London ; New York : Routledge, 2002.
General Information
Physical Description
x, 191 p. ; 25 cm.
Contents Summary
The book is a clear and accessible exploration of why Marx still matters today. Despite the countless autopsies on Marx that followed the collapse of the iron curtain, many argue that Marxist ideas are as relevant as ever in the post-communist world.
Stefan Sullivan begins with a historical overview of Marx and the development of Marxist thought, before concentrating on the application of Marx's ideas to specific post-1989 features of global capitalism. He shows that that core capitalist obstacles to freedom predicted by Marx - poverty, corruption and banality - continue to hold relevance in the modern world. By examining each of these themes in turn, Sullivan demonstrates the critical potential of Marxist thought in the twenty-first century and sheds light on our understanding of contemporary economics, politics and culture.
Marx for a Post Communist Era combines a deep understanding of Marxist thought with journalistic engagement in real world themes. Stefan Sullivan draws on examples including the 2000 US Presidential elections, Russian tax evasion, the recent protests against the World Bank and the IMF, the ascent of Hollywood and Silicon Valley, and the fascination with fake theme bars, ethno-chic fashion and the retro-trend in design. In doing so, he highlights Marx's legacy outside the academic world.--from the publisher
Subjects
Subject Terms
Philosophy, Marxist.
Bibliographic Information
ISBN
0415201934
Holdings
Book - 335.4/092 SUL
Item Type
Book
Current Location
OSA Archivum Library
Current Location
OSA Archivum Library
Call Number
335.4/092 SUL
Volume Info
-
Shelving Location
-
Public Note
Donation of School of Public Policy.