
CAPITAL (Complete 3 Volume Edition)
Enriched edition. Including The Communist Manifesto, Wage-Labour and Capital, & Wages, Price and ProfitBy Karl MarxLength98h 6m
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Karl Marx's monumental work, 'Capital,' in its complete 3 volume edition, revolutionized the field of political economy and continues to shape discussions on capitalism and socialism. In this groundbreaking text, Marx delves into the inner workings of capitalist society, exploring the mechanisms of production, exploitation, and class struggle. Written in a rigorous and analytical style, 'Capital' presents a thorough critique of the capitalist system, highlighting its inherent contradictions and injustices. The work is a cornerstone of Marxist theory, influencing generations of scholars and activists in their quest for social change. Karl Marx, a German philosopher and economist, was deeply troubled by the social inequalities and injustices of his time, leading him to develop his critique of capitalism in 'Capital.' Drawing on his research and observations of industrial society, Marx sought to expose the economic forces that shaped the lives of the working class. His analytical approach and theoretical insights have made 'Capital' a seminal text in the fields of economics, sociology, and political theory. For readers interested in understanding the roots of modern capitalism and exploring alternatives to the current economic system, 'Capital' by Karl Marx is a must-read. This comprehensive work offers a critical analysis of capitalism and provides valuable insights into the dynamics of class struggle and exploitation. Whether you are a student of political economy or a concerned citizen seeking to challenge the status quo, 'Capital' remains a relevant and thought-provoking study of the capitalist mode of production.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
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GenreBusiness and Economics
Length98 hrs 6 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