Capital (Das Kapital)

Enriched edition. Vol. 1-3: Complete Edition - Including The Communist Manifesto, Wage-Labour and Capital, & Wages, Price and ProfitBy Karl Marx

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Karl Marx's 'Capital' (Das Kapital) is a seminal work of political economy that delves into the complex relationship between labor, value, and capital in capitalist societies. Written in a comprehensive and analytical style, Marx explores the ways in which capitalism exploits the proletariat for the benefit of the bourgeoisie, highlighting the inherent contradictions within the system. Drawing from a wide range of sources, including classical economics and philosophy, Marx presents a scathing critique of the capitalist mode of production and calls for a revolutionary reorganization of society. 'Capital' is a cornerstone of Marxist theory and has had a lasting impact on social and political thought. Its historical context in the wake of the Industrial Revolution adds depth to its analysis of the economic structures of the time. Karl Marx, a German philosopher and economist, was influenced by the social inequalities and injustices of the 19th century, leading him to develop his theories on capitalism and socialism. His dedication to understanding and challenging the power dynamics of his time fueled his writing of 'Capital'. I highly recommend 'Capital' to readers interested in exploring the foundations of Marxist thought and gaining insights into the critique of capitalism that remains relevant today. 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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Length98 hrs 11 mins

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Publish dateNov 2, 2018

LanguageEnglish

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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