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Democracy And The Rule Of Law: Marx'S Critique Of The Legal Form
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In This Groundbreaking Work, Professor Robert Fine Explores Afresh The Relationship Between Jurisprudence, Marx And Marxism. In The First Section, He Examines The Tradition Of The Modern Natural Right Theory That Precedes Marx And Informed His Writings, Demonstrating The Jurisprudence Is As Important As Political Economy In Understanding Marx'S Works. Here He Focuses On The Theories Of Right In Hobbes, Rousseau, Smith And Hegel. In The Second Section, He Reconstructs The Critique Of Classic Jurisprudence In The Early Marx, How This Developed In His Political Writings, And The Connection Between The Analysis Of Economic And Legal Forms In His Mature Writings. Fine Reconstructs The Legal Form Of Right, Law And State Based On Marx'S Analysis Of The Economic Forms Of Value, Money And Capital. In The Third Section, Fine Addresses Strategic Ways In Which Marx'S Critique Of The Legal Form Has Been Received In Contemporary Social Theory: As 'Lawfrombelow' According To The Marxist Humanist, Edward Thompson; As 'The Withering Away Of Law' According To The Bolshevik, Evgeni Pashukanis; And As 'Historical Anachronism, ' According To Poststructuralist, Michel Foucault. Originally Published In 1984, This Book Contains A New Preface Relating The Original Text To Current Political And Intellectual Debates.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Democracy and the Rule of Law'? A: The book primarily explores the relationship between jurisprudence, Marx, and Marxism, examining how legal theory has influenced Marx's writings.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Professor Robert Fine, a noted scholar in the field of jurisprudence and Marxist theory.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the critique of classic jurisprudence, the legal form of right, and the connection between economic and legal analysis in Marx's works.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in Marxist theory? A: While it provides in-depth analysis, it may be best suited for readers with some prior understanding of Marxist theory and jurisprudence.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 242 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Democracy and the Rule of Law' originally published? A: It was originally published in 1984.
- Q: Does this book include any new content or updates? A: Yes, the book contains a new preface that relates the original text to current political and intellectual debates.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Jurisprudence.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.