Marxism and Politics

MARXISM AND POLITICS

Ralph Miliband

What is class conflict?
How do ruling classes and the state reproduce capitalism?
What is the role of the Party and what are the differences between reform and revolution?

This is a readable and engaging survey: mainly of key Marxist texts – Marx, Engels and Lenin – and of Marxist political experience. Miliband believes in a socialism which defend freedoms already won: and to make possible their extension and enlargement by the removal of class boundaries.

Reviews of the previous edition:

“This is probably the best introduction to Marx’s Politics currently available and is as non-sectarian as the subject allows.”
Teaching Politics: “ A job excellently done…” New Society. “the best primer on Marxism and politics ever written and Miliband's best book.” Leo Panitch: Professor of Politics, York University, Toronto