Capital: A Critique of Political Economy, Volume 2
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1993
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18+ years
Capital: A Critique of Political Economy, Volume 2 by Karl Marx analyzes individuals' roles in the circulation processes of capital. Marx focuses on the transformation of commodities into capital and highlights how people contribute to the maintenance and expansion of the capital cycle, emphasizing the interaction between production, distribution, and consumption.
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Capital: A Critique of Political Economy, Volume 2 delves into Marx's intricate analysis of capitalism's mechanisms, particularly the circulation of capital. Critics praise its intellectual depth and contribution to economic theory, but note its dense and complex prose can be challenging. While essential for understanding Marxist economics, it demands dedication and prior knowledge.
Enthusiasts of political economy, social theory, and Marxist philosophy will enjoy Capital: A Critique of Political Economy, Volume 2. Readers of David Harvey's A Companion to Marx's Capital and keen on economic critiques, particularly capitalist systems, will appreciate its in-depth analysis of capital flows and production cycles.
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Capital: A Critique of Political Economy, Volume 2 was published posthumously in 1885, edited by Friedrich Engels, who worked from Karl Marx's manuscripts and notes to complete the volume.
Unlike Volume 1, which focuses on the process of production, Volume 2 of Capital deals with the circulation of capital, outlining the dynamic between various forms of capital in the wider economic system.
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Karl Marx spent years researching materials for Volume 2, but due to his health issues and other commitments, he was unable to complete it himself, leaving Engels to interpret and organize the unfinished work.
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624
Book • Nonfiction
1993
Adult
18+ years
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