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What is Communism?: with Capitalism and Planning and The Inevitability of Communism (Radical Reprint),Used
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What is Communism? is a small book comprised of three essays by Paul Mattick written from 1934 to 1936, What is Communism? , Capitalism and Planning , and The Inevitability of Communism . In these essays, Mattick, of course, examines what communism is, what planned economy is, and gives a critique of Sidney Hook's understanding of Marx's Capital ( Das Kapital ) to give a lens into what communism is.Born in Pomerania in 1904 and raised in Berlin by classconscious parents, Mattick was already at the age of 14 a member of the Spartacists' Freie Sozialistiche Jugend. In 1918, he started to learn as a toolmaker at Siemens, where he was also elected as the apprentices' delegate on the workers' council of the company during the German revolution.Implicated in many actions during the revolution, arrested several times and threatened with death, Mattick radicalized along the left and oppositional trend of the german communists. After the 'Heidelberg' split of the KPD(Spartacus) and the formation for the KAPD in the spring of 1920, he entered the KAPD and worked in the youth organization Rote Jugend, writing for its journal.Paul Mattick died in February 1981 leaving an almost finished manuscript for another book, which was laler edited and published by his son, Paul Mattick Jr., as 'Marxism Last Refuge of the Bourgeoisie?'
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'What is Communism?' by Paul Mattick? A: The book examines the concept of communism through three essays, focusing on its definition, planned economy, and a critique of Sidney Hook's interpretation of Marx's Capital.
- Q: Who is the author of 'What is Communism?' and what is his background? A: The author, Paul Mattick, was born in 1904 in Pomerania and raised in Berlin. He was involved in leftist politics from a young age and was notable for his contributions to Marxist thought.
- Q: How many pages does 'What is Communism?' contain? A: 'What is Communism?' consists of 242 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'What is Communism?' published? A: 'What is Communism?' was published on September 30, 2020.
- Q: What are the key essays included in this book? A: The book includes three key essays: 'What is Communism?', 'Capitalism and Planning', and 'The Inevitability of Communism'.
- Q: Is there any additional content provided in 'What is Communism?'? A: The book includes a critical lens on Marx's Capital and insights into the author's experiences and political activism.
- Q: What insights does Paul Mattick provide about planned economies? A: Mattick explores the relationship between communism and planned economies, offering critiques and analysis based on historical context.
- Q: Can I find a critique of Sidney Hook's understanding of Marx in this book? A: Yes, the book provides a critique of Sidney Hook's interpretation of Marx's Capital, examining its implications for understanding communism.
- Q: Is 'What is Communism?' suitable for readers unfamiliar with Marxism? A: While the book delves into complex themes of Marxism and communism, it is written to be accessible for readers interested in these topics.