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Karl Marx's 'Capital' is a seminal work of political economy that comprises all three volumes of his magnum opus. In this comprehensive analysis, Marx delves into the intricacies of capitalism, exploring its historical development, social impact, and inherent contradictions. Written in a dense and scholarly style, the book is a foundational text of Marxist theory and a cornerstone of socialist thought. Through rigorous economic analysis and historical critique, Marx exposes the exploitative nature of capitalism and calls for a revolutionary transformation of society. 'Capital' is not only a critique of the capitalist system but also a call to action for a more just and equitable society. Karl Marx, a German philosopher and economist, was deeply influenced by the social injustices and economic inequalities of his time. His extensive research and revolutionary ideas laid the groundwork for the development of communism as a political ideology. Drawing on his background in philosophy and his observations of industrial society, Marx sought to provide a comprehensive critique of capitalism and offer a vision for a socialist alternative. I recommend 'Capital' to readers interested in understanding the foundational principles of Marxist theory and the critique of capitalism. Marx's rigorous analysis and profound insights make this work essential reading for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the social and economic structures that shape our world.
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GenreBusiness and Economics
Length92 hrs 37 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 2, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CAPITAL
2Introduction
3Author Biography
4Historical Context
5Synopsis (Selection)
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6Author’s Preface: First German Edition
7Editor’s Preface: First English Translation
8Part 1 - Commodities and Money
91. Commodities
102. Exchange
113. Money, or the Circulation of Commodities
12Part 2 - Transformation of Money into Capital
134. The General Formula for Capital
145. Contradictions in the General Formula of Capital
156. The Buying and Selling of Labour-Power
16Part 3 - The Production of Absolute Surplus-Value
177. The Labour-Process and the Process of Producing Surplus-Value
188. Constant Capital and Variable Capital
199. The Rate of Surplus-Value
2010. The Working Day (pt. 1)
2110. The Working Day (pt. 2)
2211. Rate and Mass of Surplus-Value
23Part 4 - Production of Relative Surplus-Value
2412. The Concept of Relative Surplus-Value
2513. Co-operation
2614. Division of Labour and Manufacture
2715. Machinery and Modern Industry (pt. 1)
2815. Machinery and Modern Industry (pt. 2)
2915. Machinery and Modern Industry (pt. 3)
30Part 5 - Production of Absolute and Relative Surplus-Value
3116. Absolute and Relative Surplus-Value
3217. Changes of Magnitude in the Price of Labour-Power and in Surplus-Value
3318. Various Formula for the rate of Surplus-Value
34Part 6 - Wages
3519. The Transformation of the Value and Respective Price of Labour-Power into Wages
3620. Time-Wages
3721. Piece Wages
3822. National Differences of Wages
39Part 7 - The Accumulation of Capital
4023. Simple Reproduction
4124. Conversion of Surplus-Value into Capital
4225. The General Law of Capitalist Accumulation (pt. 1)
4325. The General Law of Capitalist Accumulation (pt. 2)
44Part 8 - Primitive Accumulation
4526. The Secret of Primitive Accumulation
4627. Expropriation of the Agricultural Population From the Land
4728. Bloody Legislation against the Expropriated
4829. Genesis of the Capitalist Farmer
4930. Reaction of the Agricultural Revolution on Industry
5031. The Genesis of the Industrial Capitalist
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