Reflections on the Marxist Theory of History

Informationen zum Autor Paul Blackledge is Senior Lecturer in Politics at Leeds Metropolitan University Klappentext This book defends the Marxist theory of history through, first, a critique of its empiricist and postmodern critics, second, a practical demonstration of the power of Marxist historical writings, and, third, a survey of the powerful and influential methodological debates between Marxists. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface and acknowledgements1. Marxism and history2. Marx, Engels and historical materialism3. Historical materialism: From the Second to the Third Internationals4. Modes of production and social transitions5. Structure, agency and the struggle for freedomConclusion - The Present as History: Marxism and postmodernity

Product details

• Authors: Paul Blackledge
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.07.2006
• EAN: 9780719069574
• ISBN: 978-0-7190-6957-4
• No. of pages: 232
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous