Marxism is a term that many people freely use, but few seem to grasp its implications. Sowell's book is the antidote to this problem. He writes in a fluid and easy-to-follow manner, leading the listener through the Marxian scheme of ideas. Along the way, he shatters some existing interpretations of Marx-interpretations that have developed through repetition rather than through scholarship.
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"This erudite book is a detailed presentation of Marxism. The economic and political roots of Marxist theory are explored and attempts to make them work in reality. If you are looking for a book to provide more than surface definition of Marxism, this is it. Sowell's reputation precedes itself and I knew before I listened that it would be well done. Highly recommended."
— Bur (5 out of 5 stars)
“Sowell…explains so well that a traveler moving across the bumpy Marxian landscape for the first time can have a safe trip, or a veteran intellectual in need of a refresher course also can be intrigued.”
— Los Angeles Times“A compellingly readable exposition of Marx.”
— American Library Association" A chance to understand what Marx thought. Turns out he was not all bad (in my opinion). "
— Ben, 10/26/2013" Really helpful book for grasping Marx's ideas. "
— Thomas, 8/12/2013" A thoughtful and concise overview of Marxist thought. If you'd like to learn about Marxism, don't start with Das Kapital or Theories of Surplus Value, start here. "
— Jeff, 3/24/2013Thomas Sowell is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is the author of dozens of books and the recipient of various awards, including the National Humanities Medal, presented by the president of the United States in 2003.