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POLT 239 - Marxist Theory

Next Offered: 2008-09
Semester Offered: First Semester
Credits (Range): 3 Hours
Attribute: 3 SS, CD, WR

A survey of Marxist theory from Marx and Engels to the present. After discussing Hegel, the heart of the course is in-depth study of Marx and Engels. We proceed next to leading Marxist thinkers and political activists of the early 20th century: Bernstein, Luxemburg, Kautsky, Lenin and Gramsci. Finally we briefly take up critical theory, feminist Marxism, environmental Marxism, analytical Marxism, and postmodern Marxism. Enrollment Limit: 20 per section.
Instructor: M. Blecher
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