CAPITAL The Communist Manifesto and other writings by Karl Marx

The book “Capital” by Karl Marx, a foundational text in Marxist theory and critique of political economy. Key aspects of the book include: o Critique of Capitalism: Analyzes the capitalist system, focusing on its inherent contradictions and tendencies towards self-destruction. Labor Theory of Value: Argues that the value of a commodity is determined by the labor required to produce it, leading to the concept of surplus value and exploitation of workers. Historical Materialism: Applies this theory to understand history as a struggle between social classes, shaped by economic forces. o Capital as a Social Relationship