{"product_id":"9788494619304","title":"Marx 2020","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMarx 2020\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eMarx 2020\u003c\/i\u003e, Ronaldo Munck subjects Marxist theory to rigorous scrutiny in light of the major debates in contemporary critical thought. The work analyzes the relevance of Marx's legacy regarding issues such as environmentalism, feminism, the global economy, labor, technology, religion, art, and culture. Through nine thematic chapters, the author reviews how Marx's ideas were transformed and, at times, manipulated during the 20th century, before confronting them with the challenges of the 21st century. The result is an essential read for those seeking to understand whether Marxism offers answers to the crisis of austerity, growing inequality, and new political and social movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is structured into nine chapters that address, one by one, the most relevant points of friction between classical Marxism and contemporary thought. Munck does not limit himself to a historical exposition; instead, he examines how Marx's work can engage with current problems such as the ecological crisis, the feminist struggle, labor precarization, the digitalization of the economy, the role of religion in the public sphere, and the transformations of art and culture. Each chapter begins with Marx's original texts, analyzes the reinterpretations and deviations his ideas underwent throughout the 20th century, and concludes by evaluating their relevance for understanding and transforming the world today. The work, therefore, is not a dogmatic defense, but an exercise in critique and updating that seeks to determine which Marxist tools remain useful for political and social action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eRelevance of Marxism in the face of the ecological crisis and climate change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eRelationship between Marxism and feminism as movements for emancipation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eAnalysis of the global economy, inequality, and austerity policies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eTransformations of labor and technology in contemporary capitalism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eRole of religion, art, and culture in social critique from a Marxist perspective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in political philosophy, critical sociology, and the history of thought. It is especially useful for social science students and academics, political and social activists, and anyone who wants to understand whether Marxism can offer a useful theoretical framework for analyzing the problems of the 21st century, without falling into dogmatism or simplification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eA rigorous update of Marxism in the face of the most relevant contemporary debates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eA critical analysis of how Marx's ideas were reinterpreted and often distorted during the 20th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eConceptual tools to understand the economic crisis, inequality, and new social movements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eAn integrative vision that connects Marxist theory with environmentalism, feminism, and technology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Munck, Ronaldo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Editorial Pasado y Presente\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Literary essays, History, Russian Revolution, Social and political philosophy, Sociology, Marxism and communism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Essay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 2017\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 433\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 408 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMarx 2020\u003c\/i\u003e is an ambitious and necessary essay that shuns hagiography and demonization alike. Its primary success is subjecting Marxism to an honest contrast with the great challenges of our time, from the ecological crisis to the digitalization of labor. Although the book may be dense for those unfamiliar with theoretical debate, its clear structure and critical approach make it a valuable tool for students, academics, and activists seeking a renewed Marxism, detached from the dogmas of the last century. It is, without a doubt, a recommended read for those who want to understand whether Marx's ideas can still illuminate the present and the future.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDITORIAL PASADO Y PRESENTE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407202247003,"sku":"9788494619304","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849461930.jpg?v=1781850186","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494619304","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}