TY - GEN T1 - Marx and the alternative to capitalism A1 - Allen, Kieran, 1954- LA - English PP - London PB - Pluto Press YR - 2011 UL - https://ebooks.jgu.edu.in/Record/ebsco_acadsubs_ocn742516237 AB - "Dispensing with the dryness of traditional explanations of Marx, Kieran Allen shows how Marx's ideas apply to modern society. The first section briefly outlines Marx's life and the development of his work, then goes on to clearly explain his key theories, including historical materialism and surplus value. The second section examines alternatives to capitalism, the concept of 'anti-capitalism' and provides concrete, contemporary examples of Marx's theories being put into practice in today's world. This book provides a crucial alternative introduction to Marx for undergraduates in sociology and politics"--Page 4 of cover OP - 233 CN - HM641 .A45 2011eb SN - 9781849645911 SN - 1849645914 SN - 9781783710928 SN - 1783710926 SN - 9780745330020 SN - 0745330029 SN - 9780745330037 SN - 0745330037 KW - Marx, Karl, : 1818-1883. KW - Marx, Karl, : 1818-1883 KW - Ideology. KW - Political science. KW - Communism. KW - Socialism. KW - Idéologie. KW - ideology. KW - POLITICAL SCIENCE : Political Ideologies : Communism & Socialism. KW - SOCIAL SCIENCE : Sociology : General. KW - Communism KW - Ideology KW - Political science KW - Socialism ER -