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Marxism and Social Science

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  1. Andrew Gamble

    1. University of Sheffield, UK

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  2. David Marsh

    1. Department of Political Science and International Studies, University of Birmingham, UK

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  3. Tony Tant

    1. Department of Politics, University of Plymouth, UK

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  • An up to date account of the evolving nature of Marxism and its continued relevance in social science research and analysisTakes account of the collapse of communism and its implications for Marxist theory Original, commissioned essays from both well established and younger academics

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Table of contents (16 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-ix
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  2. Why Bother with Marxism?

    1. Why Bother with Marxism?

      • Andrew Gamble
      Pages 1-8

  3. Critical Engagements

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 9-9
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    2. Marxism and Feminism

      • Stevi Jackson
      Pages 11-34

    3. Marxism and Regulation Theory

      • Michael Kenny
      Pages 35-60

    4. Marxism and Postmodernity

      • Glyn Daly
      Pages 61-84

    5. Marxism and New Right Theory

      • Andrew Gamble
      Pages 85-103

  4. Substantive Issues

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 127-127
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    2. Marxism and Social Class

      • Jim Johnston, David P. Dolowitz
      Pages 129-151

    3. Marxism and the State

      • Colin Hay
      Pages 152-174

    4. Marxism and the Welfare State

      • Chris Pierson
      Pages 175-194

    5. Marxism and Culture

      • Charlie McMahon
      Pages 195-216

    6. Marxism and Nationalism

      • Trevor Purvis
      Pages 217-238

    7. Marxism and Democracy

      • Daryl Glaser
      Pages 239-258

    8. Marxism and Ecology

      • John Barry
      Pages 259-279

    9. Marxism and Globalisation

      • Simon Bromley
      Pages 280-301

    10. Marxism, Communism and Post-communism

      • Neil Robinson
      Pages 302-319

    11. Resurrecting Marxism

      • David Marsh
      Pages 320-340

  5. Back Matter

    Pages 341-381
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About this book

This major reassessment of the relevance of Marxism in the social sciences decisively rebuts claims that it has been consigned to the dustbin of history by the collapse of communism and apparent triumph of capitalism and liberal democracy. The book first considers how Marxism has engaged with various critiques including Postmodernism, New Right theory and Feminism before assessing its continuing utility as a framework for analysis of a range of substantive issues from class and the state to culture, ecology and globalization.
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Editors and Affiliations

  • University of Sheffield, UK

    Andrew Gamble

  • Department of Political Science and International Studies, University of Birmingham, UK

    David Marsh

  • Department of Politics, University of Plymouth, UK

    Tony Tant

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About the editors

ANDREW GAMBLE is Professor of Politics, University of Sheffield.

DAVID MARSH is Professor of Politics, University of Birmingham.

TONY TANT is Senior Lecturer in Applied Social Studies, University of Plymouth.   
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