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torvosaur's review
3.0
Well, this book is written in typical Harvey style, elaborating concepts in a way that are easy to understand for most people.
However, some parts of the book - especially those that elaborate the three volumes of capital and the 7th and 8th are dense and require a thorough reading. I really liked his older book "17 Contradictions" better than this one, this book sort of gets muddled and very dry in the middle, although the final chapter is very insightful and instructive in the light of the current crises.
More detailed review to follow.
However, some parts of the book - especially those that elaborate the three volumes of capital and the 7th and 8th are dense and require a thorough reading. I really liked his older book "17 Contradictions" better than this one, this book sort of gets muddled and very dry in the middle, although the final chapter is very insightful and instructive in the light of the current crises.
More detailed review to follow.
devind9bde's review
5.0
Marx is one of the most controversial characters in modern memory. For that reason alone, I believe it is necessary and worthwhile for everyone to learn more about him.
This book is not an overview on Marx, but a discussion of his arguments in the volumes of Capital. As such, it neatly avoids Marx’s most incendiary opinions.
Capital is about (to my understanding) Marx’s methodical method for understanding capitalism by breaking it up into a system of parts. The results of his inquiry are obviously valuable for us today because so many of his observations on capitalism have been proven correct.
Harvey also adds in interesting food for thought and analysis of Marx’s unfortunately unclear word choice. I really enjoyed this book for the new to me ideas presented in it. I think it is a thorough and balanced presentation of Marx’s best ideas for the modern reader. I recommend it to anyone interested in economics.
This book is not an overview on Marx, but a discussion of his arguments in the volumes of Capital. As such, it neatly avoids Marx’s most incendiary opinions.
Capital is about (to my understanding) Marx’s methodical method for understanding capitalism by breaking it up into a system of parts. The results of his inquiry are obviously valuable for us today because so many of his observations on capitalism have been proven correct.
Harvey also adds in interesting food for thought and analysis of Marx’s unfortunately unclear word choice. I really enjoyed this book for the new to me ideas presented in it. I think it is a thorough and balanced presentation of Marx’s best ideas for the modern reader. I recommend it to anyone interested in economics.
boithorn's review
3.0
An attempt from David Harvey to recontextualize Marx's economic theories in 21st century terms. There are parts of this book that are incredibly dense (as there are in other Harvey pieces I've read), but I think this is maybe the best starting point for modern day readers trying to get into Marx. This will give you a foundation to get into Marx's own writings (with a little patience).
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