Very concise! And it does not limit itself to Capital vol I as many other introductory books, but also cover some important theoretical arguments in Vol I and III.What i find really helpful is the suggested reading at every chapters. Ben Fine includes both the criticisms and the rejoinders of his readings of Capital, and constantly updated the list to include contemporary contributions in marxian traditions. For those who wanna get a quick overview of marxian key concepts, this is the right book for you. Although, the book is a bit descriptive and lacks of strong persuasive rhetorics, so much of the key concepts here were presented briefly as it is, that is with less engagement with the current neoclassical discourses.

Marx's Capital

This brilliantly concise book is a classic introduction to Marx’s key work, Capital. In print now for over a quarter of a century, and previously translated into many languages, the new edition has been fully revised and updated, making it an ideal modern introduction to one of the most important texts in political economy.The authors cover all central aspects of Marx’s economics. They explain the structure of Marx’s analysis and the meaning of the key categories in Capital, showing the internal coherence of Marx’s approach. Marx’s method and terminology are explored in detail, with supporting examples. Short chapters enable the meaning and significance of Marx’s main concepts to be grasped rapidly, making it a practical text for all students of social science. Discussing Capital’s relevance today, the authors consider Marx’s impact on economics, philosophy, history, politics and other social sciences. Keeping abstract theorising to a minimum, this readable introduction highlights the continuing relevance of Marx’s ideas in the light of the problems of contemporary capitalism.

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