The Meaning of Marxism is a 2006 nonfiction book written by Columbia University professor and managing editor of The International Socialist Review Paul D'Amato and published by Haymarket Books in 2006.
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| Author | Paul D'Amato |
|---|---|
| Country | The United States of America |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Marxism |
| Publisher | Haymarket Books |
Publication date | 2006 |
Published in English | June 1, 2006 |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 164 |
| ISBN | 978-1931859295 |
Dr. D'Amato presents a brief introduction to the philosophy of Karl Marx and Frederich Engels through a Trotskyist perspective. [1]
The book received reviews from journals including International Socialist Review, Critical Sociology, and Midwest Book Review . [2] [3] [4]
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