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Description: Reading Capital by Louis Althusser, Étienne Balibar, Pierre Macherey, Jacques Rancière, Roger Establet, Ben Brewster, David Fernbach A classic work of Marxist analysis, available unabridged for the first time FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Originally published in 1965, Reading Capital is a landmark of French thought and radical theory, reconstructing Western Marxism from its foundations. Louis Althusser, the French Marxist philosopher, maintained that Marxs project could only be revived if its scientific and revolutionary novelty was thoroughly divested of all traces of humanism, idealism, Hegelianism and historicism. In order to complete this critical rereading, Althusser and his students at the École normale supérieure ran a seminar on Capital, re-examining its arguments, strengths and weaknesses in detail, and it was out of those discussions that this book was born.Previously only available in English in highly abridged form, this edition, appearing fifty years after its original publication in France, restores chapters by Roger Establet, Pierre Macherey and Jacques Rancière. It includes a major new introduction by Étienne Balibar. Notes A classic work of Marxist analysis, available unabridged for the first time. Author Biography Louis Althusser (1918-90) taught philosophy for many years at the École normale supérieur in Paris. He was a leading intellectual in the French Communist Party.Étienne Balibar is Anniversary Chair at Kingston University and Professor Emeritus at the Université Paris Ouest Nanterre La Défense.Jacques Rancière is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at the University of Paris VIII.Pierre Macherey is Emeritus Professor at the University of Lille III.Roger Establet is Emeritus Professor at the University of Provence. Review One of the central texts of French structuralism (and of modern Marxism as well). Its critique of humanism and what Althusser called historicism remains relevant and ought to be renewed in our time. -- Fredric JamesonThe complete edition of Reading Capital returns us to the excitement of the books first publication. It not only makes available some remarkable essays not included in previous English editions but also allows us to see clearly how the essays emerged from the dynamic interactions of a university seminar. -- Michael Hardt, co-author of the Empire trilogy Promotional A classic work of Marxist analysis, available unabridged for the first time Long Description Originally published in 1965, Reading Capital is a landmark of French thought and radical theory, which sought to reconstruct Western Marxism from its foundations. Previously only available in English in a highly abridged form, this 50th anniversary edition restores original chapters by Roger Establet, Pierre Macherey and Jacques Ranci.re, accompanied by a major new introduction by Etienne Balibar on the books continued impact. Frances greatest philosophers scrutinize many of the most fundamental points in Marxs iconic text to reveal its philosophical core. Review Quote "One reads his passionate study with attention, even excitement." --Eric Hobsbawn, Times Literary Supplement "Louis Althusser influenced so many discourses, actions and existences by the radiant and provocative force of his thought." -- Jacques Derrida "Althusser showed us a new path, which is now being taken up again by a new generation" -- Antonio Negri "The elegant theorist, the man who redefined the concept of ideology." --Alice Kaplan, Los Angeles Review of Books "One of the most important Marxist thinkers of the twentieth century... nothing short of electric. His renewal of Marxism represented a liberation for a younger generation" -- Radical Philosophy "The most prominent and innovative Marxist thinker of the postwar period in France."- John Sturrock, The Word from Paris: Essays on Modern French Thinkers and Writers Promotional "Headline" A classic work of Marxist analysis, available unabridged for the first time. Details ISBN178478141X Author David Fernbach Short Title READING CAPITAL Language English ISBN-10 178478141X ISBN-13 9781784781415 Media Book Format Paperback Abridged Yes Residence US Birth 1918 Death 1990 Year 2016 Imprint Verso Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 576 Subtitle The Complete Edition Edition Unabridged NZ Release Date 2016-07-12 Translator David Fernbach UK Release Date 2016-07-12 Publisher Verso Books Publication Date 2016-07-12 Replaces 9781844673476 DEWEY 335.41 Audience General AU Release Date 2016-03-22 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161556691;

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