Announcing "The Value of Radical Theory"
The Value of Radical Theory: An Anarchist Introduction to Marx's Critique of Political Economy
Annnouncemt of a new book by Wayne Price which is an introduction for anarchists and other libertarian socialists to Karl Marx's crtique of political economy. In what ways can Marx's economic critique be of assistance to anarchists? What are anarchists' critique of Marx's economic theories, goals, and method?
New book: The Value of Radical Theory: An Anarchist Introduction to Marx's Critique of Political Economy
by Wayne Price (AK Press)
This is a revised and expanded version of material which appeared on www.Anarkismo.net. Anarchism is essential for determining the goal of a free, cooperative, post-capitalist economy -- but Marx's economic critique is important for analyzing how capitalism works today. It is necessary for understanding the current crisis.
Contents:
Part I: Basics
Chap. 1: The Labor Theory of Value
Chap. 2: Cycles, Recessions, and the Falling Rate of Profit
Part II: Epochs of Capitalism
Chap. 3: Capitalism's Dramatic Entrance: Primative Accumulation
Chap. 4: The Epoch of Capitalist Decline and Social Revolution
Chap. 5: The Post-War Boom and Fictitious Capital
Chap. 6: State Capitalism
Part III: The Socialist Goal
Chap. 7: Socialism or Barbarism?
Chap. 8: What Marx Meant by Socialism and Communism
Conclusion: An Anarchist Critique of Marx's Political Economy
Appendix: Malatesta's Method for an Anarchist Economy
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