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Book Review of Capital : A Critical Analysis of Capitalist Production, Volume 1


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The present book review is of the book-Capital, Volume 1 written by Karl Marx. The book offers a critical analysis of capitalist production. From the process of its creation till its possibilities of downfall, everything is discussed at great length. It describes the laws governing the capitalist process of production and the different tendencies that distinguish it from other modes of production. The book has proven to be a milestone in understanding the basic structure of capitalism and problems of the working class under it.

Keywords

Capitalist Production, Surplus Value, Primitive Accumulation, Labor Power

JEL Classification: B14, P16, P48

Book Review Submission Date : September 27, 2015 ; Book Review sent back for Revision : October 5, 2015 ; Book Review Acceptance Date : October 14, 2015.

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Deepika Sharma
Assistant Professor (Ad-Hoc), Department of Commerce, P.G.D.A.V. College (Eve.), University of Delhi, Nehru Nagar, Ring Road, New Delhi- 110 065, India

Abstract


The present book review is of the book-Capital, Volume 1 written by Karl Marx. The book offers a critical analysis of capitalist production. From the process of its creation till its possibilities of downfall, everything is discussed at great length. It describes the laws governing the capitalist process of production and the different tendencies that distinguish it from other modes of production. The book has proven to be a milestone in understanding the basic structure of capitalism and problems of the working class under it.

Keywords


Capitalist Production, Surplus Value, Primitive Accumulation, Labor Power

JEL Classification: B14, P16, P48

Book Review Submission Date : September 27, 2015 ; Book Review sent back for Revision : October 5, 2015 ; Book Review Acceptance Date : October 14, 2015.




DOI: https://doi.org/10.17010/aijer%2F2015%2Fv4i5%2F82915