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09221. MARX AND THE CONDITION OF THE 19TH CENTURY INDUSTRIAL WORKERS. Evaluates Marx's view on the working class in light of the failure of urban revolutions throughout the l9th century. The industrial worker in western countries is seen as largely apolitical. 7p. 5f. lb.   $49
 
09161. TOTALITARIANISM UNDER STALIN VS. TOTALITARIANISM UNDER MAO TSE TUNG. Compares Stalin's counterrevolution in the Soviet Union in the 1930s with the "Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution" launched by Mao in the mid-1960s. Concludes that the two revolutions were similar in terms of changes in economic productivity, tendencies toward liberalism, and the production of an official set of norms to guide individual and social behavior. 10 pages, 13 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources.   $70
 
09141. INDUSTRIALIZATION IN RUSSIA: WITTE'S AND STALIN'S PROGRAMS. Compares Witte's (1892 - 1903) Industrialization Program with Stalin's (1928 - 1933; 1934 - 1939) Five Year Plans in terms of their basic elements; the economic systems devised to support them, and their ultimate successes and failures. 10 pages, 14 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.   $70
 
08986. CULTURE AND STATE IN THE EIGHTEENTH BRUMAIRE OF LOUIS BONAPARTE. Karl Marx's analysis of the 1851 coup d'etat of Napoleon's nephew is critiqued. Contrary to Marx's o criticisms, the essay concludes that Louis Bonaparte's state represented a legitimate expression of French culture in the mid-nineteenth century. 5p. 4f. lb.   $35
 
08985. MARX'S VISION OF THE PROLETARIAT. Karl Marx's belief in the role of the proletariat as the revolutionary class is seen in the "German Ideology" and "The Communist Manifesto." Argues that Marx viewed the proletariat not as the instigators and leaders of the revolution, but as the mass force that would overthrow the bourgeois. 8p., 7f., 3b.   $56
 
08961. FREEDOM IN MACHIAVELLI, HOBBES AND MARX. The positive and negative conceptions of freedom in the three political philosophers are compared: liberty is seen as a limited reality in each of them. 8p., 10f., 4b.   $56
 
08936. A MARXIAN PERSPECTIVE ON CHARLES DICKENS' “HARD TIMES”. Marx's view of labor unions in Communist Manifesto is contrasted with Dickens' view in "Hard Times". Both are seen as having a low opinion of the union movement in bourgeois society. 7 pages, 7 footnotes in text, 3 bibliographic sources.   $49
 
08813. COMPARISON OF DEUTSCHER'S THE UNFINISHED REVOLUTION AND VOSLENSKY'S NOMENKLATURA: THE SOVIET RULING CLASS. A summary and analysis of these two scholars' appraisal of the ultimate effectiveness of the Bolshevik Revolution. 5p. 10f. 2b.   $35
 
08573. A BRIEF INTERPRETIVE HISTORY OF THE COMINTERN, 1919 TO 1924. A history and analysis of the Comintern, or Communist International, from 1919 to 1924. Considers organizational structure, "right wing" vs. "left wing" communism, and the political shifts from one congress to the next. 15p. 23f. 9b.   $105
 
08410. COMMONALITIES IN DIVISIONS OF CHRISTIANITY. 5p. 5f.5b. See section 21A.   $35
 
08408. CLASS STRUGGLE IN MARX'S "THE COMMUNIST MANIFESTO". Analyzes a passage from The Communist Manifesto: "The history of all hitherto existing societies is the history of class struggle." Marx's statement is interpreted to mean that the enslavement and alienation of human labor is the root cause of class struggle. 2 pages, 3 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.   $14
 
08119. THE ECONOMIC PRINCIPLE IN THE COMMUNIST MANIFESTO. Analysis of the implication and meaning of the Marxist idea that "each should work according to his capacity, and receive according to his wants." The statement is explained and analyzed, then related to the contemporary U.S. business dilemma of worker participation and worker-owned companies. 6p.   $42
 
07743. THE CONCEPT OF HUMAN NATURE IN MARX AND FREUD. Good basic overview of each thinker's concept of human nature and overall philosophical system. Scientific outlook of both and other background; Marx's ideas on human nature and "economic determinism"; Freud's belief that the conscious and unconscious both determined personality, and conflict between sexuality and reality. Conclusion takes slightly skeptical viewpoint of Moslem student. 5p., 12f., 4b.   $35
 
07700. THE ROLE OF MARKET IN THE SOVIET ECONOMY. Good brief overview of four topics: why the Soviet Union is not a market economy, the legal role of market in Soviet agriculture, the illegal black market and underground capitalists, and the prospects for reform (very remote) focusing on Andropov and Chernenko regimes. 6p. 18f. 9b.   $42
 
07403. FRANK BOAS AND THE SCIENCE OF ANTHROPOLOGY. Well-written study of Frank Boas, his anthropological views and his importance in establishing objectivity and cultural relativity as principles of scientific study. Includes his life, his philosophy of anthropological work, how and why he clashed with other anthropologists whose Social Darwinist views may be seen as disguised racism. Praises Boas as founder of cultural objectivity and relativity. 6p. 9f. 10b.   $42
 
07381. KARL MARX: HIS LIFE AND WORK. Good basic biography of Marx, focusing on the development of his thought through the publication of Capital; major episodes in his life, development of his theories, involvement in revolutionary practice, his final years. 12 pages, 28 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.   $84
 
07066. KARL MARX. Overview of Marx' life and political philosophy, finding the reasons he is still studied and respected today. 5p. 1b. Notes in text.   $35
 
07064. ALIENATION AND MARXIST THEORY IN MODERN AMERICA. Overview of the Marxist theory of alienation and its application to modern America. Includes the objective bases of alienation inherent in capitalist society, including social alienation and alienation of citizen from government; how the falling rate of profit and productive capacity in modern America, and our exploitation of the Third World lead to increasing social tensions and possible future revolution. 10 pages, 0 footnotes, 0 bibliographic sources.   $70
 
07016. IDEOLOGY OF THE CUBAN REVOLUTION. Discussion of how American imperialism and informal domination of Cuba 1900-1959 led to the fiercely independent and nationalist attitude of Cuban Revolution; discussion of Castro's pre-revolutionary ideology finds he was not a Communist until taking power, but was always sympathetic to socialist ideas. 7p. 8f.5b.   $49
 
06810. COMMUNISM AND SOCIETY. A good general argument that communism would not benefit mankind or answer its major questions, viewing communism as a moral criticism of capitalism rather than a solution. 5p. 2f. 2b.   $35
 
06797. ANARCHISM AND MICHAEL BAKUNIN. The background and theory of anarchism in 19th century Europe is seen in light of the career and writings of Bakunin, and his revolutionary "catechism" for a new social order. 11p. 13f. 9b.   $77
 
06795. THE PARIS COMMUNE. The historical significance of the popular uprising in Paris in 1871 is examined in detail in this comprehensive study. The background, events and circumstances of the rebellion are looked at in depth, and the economic and political forces at work in the Third Republic, are given a chapter-by-chapter analysis. The Commune is seen as a precursor to socialist uprisings in later years. 52p. 72f. 17b.   $133
 
06775. HEGEL'S INFLUENCE ON MARX. The influence of Hegelian philosophical idealism on the develonment of Marx's thought is analyzed; Hegel's concepts of alienation, abstract qualities, and the nature of reality are seen as formative influences on Marx's social theory. 5p. 0f. 4b.   $35
 
06774. MARX AND ALIENATION. Marx's thoughts on the alienating economic tendencies of advanced industrial-capitalist economies is reviewed; social conditions and rising awareness of worker's rights are seen as the basic factors in alienation. 7 pages, 0 footnotes, 3 bibliographic sources.   $49
 
06773. MARX ON THE GEOGRAPHICAL EXPANSION OF CAPITALISM. Marx's theory of the tendency of capitalist societies to expand their boundaries is examined; the drive for larger markets is seen as fostering colonialism is noted, and Marx's predictions are criticized. 5p. 15f. 1b.   $35
 
06772. MARX AND THE DECLINING RATE OF PROFIT. Marx's theory of a declining rate of profit in capitalist society, and the resultant cycles of expansion and recession, are criticized in this paper. 5p. 14f. 2b.   $35
 
06771. MARX'S PREDICTIONS FOR CAPITALISM. Robert Heilbroner' s analysis of Marx's predictions of class conflict and the collapse of capitalism are looked at in this report; the labor theory of value and surplus value theory are examined. 5p. 8f. 1b.   $35
 
06770. RECURRING CRISES UNDER CAPITALLSM. Marx' basic theories of falling rate of profit and underconsumption as the origin of crises in capitalist economies are examined in light of modern criticisms. 5p.14f 4b   $35
 
06684. THE ROLE OF CLASS STRUGGLE IN MARX'S CONCEPT OF HISTORICAL MATERIALISM. The role of the class struggle in Karl Marx's concept of historical materialism is discussed. Marx's debt to Hegel, his definition of class, and his arguments from the Communist Manifesto are oulined. 6 pages, 5 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.   $42
 
06518. KARL MARX. The life and work of the German philosopher are examined in this biographical study. His influence on modern social thought, during and after his life, are the focus of this paper. 5 pages, 3 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.   $35
 
06231. MARX AND COMMODITY FETISHISM. Basic Marxist view of the supposition that capitalist society (but no other) is uniquely hung up on commodities for their own sake, and that this is a basic root of alienation in modern society. 5 pages, 4 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.   $35
 
06214. BOURGEOIS PHILOSOPHY AND MARXIST IDEOLOGY. Balanced discussion of Marxism's ambivalent attitude towards Bourgeois society: capitalism is bad, but capitalist society created Marxist thought and society. Criticizes vulgar forms of Marxist determinism. 4 pages, 6 footnotes, 2 bibliographic sources.   $28
 
06162. THE SOCIALIST IDEAL OF MARX AND ENGELS. Good basic overview of the fact that 20th century socialist governments have totally failed to meet the idealist utopias postulated by Marx and Engels. 5p. 8f. 3b.   $35
 
06161. THE EVOLUTION OF THE SOVIET UNION: A MARXIST ANALYSIS. Provocative study of Stalinism, essentially from Trotskyist point of view. Examines Marx's view of Tsarist Russia, pre-1917 conceptions of the Russian Revolution; Trotskyist critiques of the modern USSR contrasted with Wittfolgel's concept of the "Oriental Despotism" model of state organization. on the question of ownership and control of the means of production. 15p. 15f. 6b.   $105
 
06014. LABOR AND MONOPOLY CAPITAL. A critical review of a book by an American Marxist (Harry Braverman) who argues that work under modern capitalism is "degraded." 8 pages, 7 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.   $56
 
06011. MARXISM AND REVOLUTION. A critical analysis of Karl Marx's theory of social revolution---the fact that more than one theory was involved, and Marx's difficulties in explaining the European events of 1848, 1851 and 1871. 7p. 13f. 3b.   $49
 
05959. SARAH, SWEEZY AND MARX. A comparison and contrast of the views put forward by Karl Marx in Capital and those of two Marxist writers a hundred years later -- Paul Baran and Paul Sweezy, in their book Monopoly Capital. 7p. 9f. 5b.   $49
 
05927. MONOPOLY CAPITALISM. This paper summarizes the major themes in Monopoly Capital with emphasis on the various definitions and uses of the term economic surplus. 7p. 7f. 1b.   $49
 
05709. MARXIST THOUGHT VERSUS MARXIST THEORY ON CHRISTIANITY AND RELIGIONS. A thoughtful discussion of Marx's thought versus Marxist theory on Christianity and religion in general. A new interpretation of Marx's critique of religion is proferred. Previous weak perusals of Marx's writings and poorly thoughtout discussions are criticized. Discusses alienation, as a state of being and as a tool of the church. 16p. 14f. 5b.   $112
 
05705. MARX AND MONOPOLY CAPITAL. A critical review of the book Monopoly Capital by Paul Baran and Paul Sweezy, generally accusing the authors of a fundamental "revision" of Marxism. 7p. 9f. 4b.   $49
 
05700. THE "ECONOMIC SURPLUS." A review of Baran and Sweezy's Monopoly Capital, and its attempt, in Marxist terms, to analyze the effects of monopoly on the present and future of the capitalist system. Genrally sympathetic. 7p. 2f. 2b.   $49
 
05661. A DISCUSSION OF THE ECONOMIC ASPECTS OF HISTORICAL MATERIALISM. The context of historical materialism in mid-19th century European thought is explained --stemming from the rejection of Hegelian idealism and Marx's application of the tool of materialism to historical development. The labor theory of value is examined as the second lynch pin of Marx's economic thinking which together provide Marx's critique of capitalism. 11p. 13f. 4b.   $77
 
05658. NATURE AND LIMITS OF POLITICS IN MARX'S "THE JEWISH QUESTION." Shows how Marx uses Bauer's thesis as a means of introducing his own political philosophy demonstrating the link between the political and eocnomic realms and the inadequacy of a purely political liberation. 7p. 12f. 2b.   $49
 
05657. KLAUS MEHNERT'S PEKING AND MOSCOW. A comparison of the chronology of the Russian and Chinese revolutions and an attempted explanation of why these revolutions happened in backward countries. The article discusses the social and psychological distinctions between the two cultures and their fundamental incompatibilities. 6p. 5f. 1 source.   $42
 
05655. PERMANENT REVOLUTION AND SOCIALISM IN ONE COUNTRY: TROTSKY VERSUS STALIN. This paper is a discussion of the political themes which divided the two protagonists of the debate. It explains how Trotsky used Marx's phrase with more than rhetorical implication. There is a detailed dissection of the concept of "Permanence" in Trotsky's 14 propositions and Stalin's riposte to them. 11p. 10f. 6b.   $77
 
05632. EUROCOMMUNISM. A broad survey attempting to define the concept of Eurocommunism in the post Stalin era and the pressure to adapt ideology to local conditions. There is an exploration of the central Marxist theory of the state and its historical development. Carrillo's rejection of the Soviet, Union as a model for Western Europe is considered as are various European Communist parties' attitudes to the ideological changes brought about by the Euroconnunist phenomena, 26p. 31f. 15b.   $133
 
05626. MARX ON CAPITALISM. Three major Marxist precepts are examined: profit, crisis and proletarian immiseration centering on the issues of accumulation, the capitalist contradiction of underconsumption and the economic position of the working class. 6p. 6f.2b.   $42
 
05618. THEORIES OF IMPERIALISM. A brief review of Marx's theory of imperialism and some responses to it. Lenin's reworking of Marx is examined closely as are various deformations and critiques of the Leninist position. 5p. 5f. 1b.   $35
 
05460. SMITH AND MARX. A comparison and contrast between the economic theories of Adam Smith and Karl Marx. 9p. 8f. 4b.   $63
 
05448. NIETZSCHE AND LENIN. A comparison and contrast of the philosophies of Friedrich Nietzsche and Marxism-Leninism. Notes the contrasts between the two systems but finds the parallels more interesting. 12p. 12f. 2b. cited in footnotes.   $84
 
05430a. THE ECONOMIC THEORIES OF KEYNES AND MARX. This paper presents a survey of the differences and similarities between the two theories and the attempts by Marxists in the twentieth century to meet the Keynsian challenge. KEYWORDS: economic theory karl marx john maynard keynes. 10 pages, 10 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.   $70
 
05430. ALMOND AND VERBA: THE CIVIC CULTURE. An analysis of the major work on "political culture" to appear in the United States. The pioneering and innovative character of the book (first published in 1963) is admitted, but certain limitations of the research are pointed out. 5p. 4f. 3 sources cited in footnotes.   $35
 
05428. KARL MARX'S THEORY OF VALUE. An objective but sympathetic discussion of the labor theory of value. 10p. 11f. 4b.   $70
 
05426. MARXISM AND TOTALITARIANISM. Argues that the rise of dictatorship in Russia and elsewhere had more to do with Political-economic-historical conditions than with the ideology of Marxism-Leninism per se. 8p. 9f. 8b.   $56
 
05425a. HISTORICAL MATERIALISM. This paper provides a concise introduction to the Marxist conception of the dynamics of historical change. KEYWORDS: marxist theory historical materialism. 5 pages, 5 footnotes, 5 bibliographic sources.   $35
 
05425. WOMEN IN THE U.S. LAROR FORCE. The increase in the number of women in the workforce post 1945 is seen to be a result of changing social attitudes and inflation. The paper points out that women are largely confined to low income service jobs despite some notable exceptions. 6p. 9f. 6b.   $42
 
05424. MARX'S VIEW OF HISTORY IN THE "GERMAN IDEOLOGY." An outline of the theory expressed in one of Marx's early writings (not published until 1932). It is taken as a basic statement of "historical materialism." 5p. 3f. 1 source cited.   $35
 
05420. HEIDEGGER'S EXISTENTIAL HUMANISM. Heidegger's criticisms of the Christian and Marxist existentialism are reviewed, and his discussion of the confusions of moral and metaphysical ideas is looked at, from the "Letter on Humanism" to Sartre. 5p. 6f. 1b.   $35
 
05420a. IMPERIALISM AND UNDERDEVELOPMENT. This paper defends the point that imperialism is connected with underdevelopment in the Third World. Generally sympathetic to Marxism-Leninism, but not dogmatically so. KEYWORDS: imperialism marxism third world underdevelopment. 10 pages, 8 footnotes, 6 bibliographic sources.   $70
 
05409a. THE AGE OF IMPERIALISM BY HARRY MAGDOFF. This paper provides a review of Magdoff’s book which provides a classical Marxist critique of the role of the United States in the world economy. KEYWORDS: book review non-fiction harry magdoff imperialism marxist critique. 5 pages, 0 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source.   $35
 
05408a. IMPERIALISM. This paper provides a mostly Marxist essay on Franz Schurman’s explanation of American “imperialism” since World War II, contrasted with Lenin’s explanation of imperialism. Schurman’s focus on the power of the Presidency are pitted against Lenin’s ideas of “historical necessity.” KEYWORDS: marxism imperialism schurman lenin. 20 pages, 22 footnotes, 9 bibliographic sources.   $133
 
05232. FREUD AND THE SOVIET UNION. A review of the official Soviet attitudes toward Sigmund Freud and his teachings. Focuses on the contrast between Freudianism and Marxism in terms of the "conservatism", "Pessimism," and "idealism" of the former. 20p., 19f., 17b.   $133
 
05205. THE PLACE OF THE POLITICAL IN SOCIAL LIFE. A discussion of the relationship of the "state" to "civil society". The focus is upon the liberal, Hegelian and Marxist theories of the state. 10p., 9f., citing 2 sources.   $70
 
05179. MARXISM AND EXISTENTIALISN. The Marxist and existentialist world views are compared and contrasted. The key philosophical categories of "materialism", "dialectic", "existence" and "essence" are presented and analyzed. It is concluded that a certain measure of reconciliation between the two systems is possible--at least in their less dogmatic forms. 5p., 7f., citing 6 sources.   $35
 
05125. NEO-MARXIST THEORIES OF PUBLIC POLICY. A critique of contemporary American public policy, looking at Marxist elements in policy thought as they have emerged in recent years. The elitist models and economic analyses of Mills and Katznelson and Kesselman, are examined and compared in detail. 17p., 23f., 10b.   $119
 
04800. MARX, ENGELS AND DIALECTIC. A brief examination of the use of dialectical reasoning in the works of Marx and Engels, citing three examples of scientific dialectic and its conclusions. 5p., 5f., 4b.   $35
 
04730. MARXISM, LENINISM, STALINISM, MAOISM: A CRITICAL COMPARISON. Good discussion, precise but well-suited for the "'non-believer," on the concept of revisionism in Marxist thought; identifies a basic core of Marx's thought, discusses how Bernstein, Lenin, Stalin and Mao changed various details to fit the situations they found. 15p., 8f., 4b.   $105
 
04583. MARXISM AND NON-VIOLENCE. Good basic discussion of whether violence is necessary to Marxism; includes history and philosophy of Marxism, German Social Democracy in 19th century, modern versions of non-violent Marxism in Europe and Latin America; could be updated with new developments in "Euro-Communism." 10p., 11f., 8b.   $70
 
04572. MARX AND ARENDT. Good detailed comparison of the philosophical systems of Karl Marx and Hannah Arendt, focusing on their quite different analyses of the basic problems with the human condition. 12p., 9f., 4b.   $84
 
04502. A MARXIST VIEW OF POWER IN SOCIETY. Very sophisticated argument which discusses the differences between Marxist theory of society and "pluralist" (most American social science) views on distribution of power. Recreates Marxist view of class stratification and domination, refutes idea that there are "plural" sources of power in American democracy. 10p., 9f., 6b.   $70
 
04359. KARL MARX' ECONOMIC PHILOSOPHY. Basic overview of Marxist economics; includes surplus labor, alienation. labor theory of value, relations between social classes, contradictions of capitalism; also examines modern development of Marxist ideas, ends with uncomplimentary remarks on quality of life & repression in socialist nations. 16p., "10f., 4b.   $112
 
04278. MARK VERSUS KEYNES. Clever and sophisticated discussion of the differences in the economic systems of the two thinkers; includes Marxist theory of crisis, idea of modifying capitalism, political differences of the two theories, Marxist theory of value. 11p., 12f., 2b.   $77
 
04272. MARX'S ANTHROPOLOGY. Excellent survey of Marx's conception of man; shows how his economic and social doctrines derived from his desire to free human nature from the religious shackles on thought characteristic of his time. Shows a comprehensive grasp of Marx's thought and writings. 11p., 12f., 3b.   $77
 
04264. MARX'S THEORY OF ALIENATION. Knowledgeable, precise examination of what Marx meant by alienation; covers the basics of materialist philosophy, how Marx discovered the idea of alienation in reference to religion, applied it to economics and the worker. 4 pages, 10 footnotes, 1 bibliographic source. 902 words.   $28
 
04234. LEBOWITZ ON MARK'S VIEW OF THE FALLING RATE OF PROFIT. Summary of an article, in which a Canadian economist explains just what Marx meant by the falling rate of profit. with a proper understanding, the rate of profit falls in both macro-economic and micro-economic analyses. 4p., Of., Ob.   $28
 
04030. MARK AND WEBER. Good basic summary of the thought of Karl Marx and Max Weber; finds that neither is Absolutely right because Weber is too refined for practical application, while Marx was too concerned with practical action to have a refined perspective. 9p., 11f., 2b.   $63
 
03843. WORK IN CAPITALIST SOCIETY. Basic discussion of alienation on the job; examples come from Studs Terkel (Working), the philosophy from Marx; interesting discussion of how the worker's body, consciousness and even his/her sexuality is exploited by the system. 9p., 9f., 3b.   $63
 
03605. HISTORICAL MATERIALISM. Interesting discussion of whether or not history is "openl" or "determined"; makes a good argument for determinism as can be made using Russia 1917-38 as example. 5p., 5f., 3b.   $35
 
03504. A BRIEF ANALYSIS OF MARX'S DOCTRINES. Marx's application of political and economic theory to the problems of the property system and the fragmentation of labor. A good general discussion of Marx's outlook. 3p., 0f., 0b.   $21
 
03382. THE QUESTION OF STATE POWER IN MARX, ENGELS AND LENIN. The power of the dictatorship of the proletariat in the Marxist state is seen as unifying the thought of these three on the violent class struggle of the Communist revolution. 6p., 5f., 2b.   $42
 
03269. ORIENTAL DESPOTISM AND MARXIST POLITICAL PERSPECTIVES. Very good, clearly-written study of the "oriental despotism" concept in Marxist thought. Good summary of what Wittfogel meant by the concept, scholarly criticism and his replies; Oriental Despotism in the thought of Marx, Lenin, others; banishment of the concept under Stalin, the obvious conclusion, that Russia and China are closer to O. D. than to any kind of socialism or Marxism. 20p., 57f., 20b.   $133
 
02526. MARXISM AND CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN SOCIETY. Basic restatement of the arguments that Marx was wrong because American workers are relatively rich, the political system is pluralistic and unions have real power, and class lines are not sharply drawn. 5Sp., 5f., 4b.   $133
 
02525. MARCUSE AND FROMM ON MARX. A comparison of the criticisms of Marx offered by the two thinkers, listing points of difference and characterizing Marcuse as a pessimist and Fromm as an optimist on Marxian theory. 7p., 0f., 2b.   $49
 
02394. ON MARXISM AND ITS RELEVANCE TODAY. A broad-ranging interpretive essay which presents and interprets Marxian ideas in the light of developments in the world today. Highly opinionated and lively presentation from an independent Left viewpoint. 20p., 15 f., 11b.   $133
 
02323. DIALECTICAL MATERIALISM. The Marxist philosophy and dialectical method are viewed in terms of the history of ideslist philosophy. Marx's debt to Hegel is studied, and his philosophy of history is explained and analyzed. 9p., 0f., 4b.   $63
 
02316. THE UNWORKABLE THEORY OF COMMUNISM. A criticism of the psychological basis of Marxist theory, arguing that Marx's hopes for a proletarian upheaval are based on a misunderstanding of basic human nature. 10 pages, 5 footnotes, 4 bibliographic sources.   $70
 
01906. HEGEL'S IMPACT ON THE EARLY MARX. The influence of Hegel's Phenomenology of Mind on the thought of Marx's Economic and Philosophic Manuscripts of 1844 is analyzed. Hegel's philosophy of history and his concept of alienation are seen as critical elemcnts in early Marxist thought. 10p., 6f., 3b.   $70
 
01840. DIALECTIC AND MYSTICISM IN MARX'S PHILOSOPHY. The criticism of allegedly mystical elements in dialectical materialism is given a brief review. A detailed defense of the religious and mystical consciousness as reflected in Marxist theory is developed, and the conversion of Hegel's idealism to Marx's materialism is examined. The thesis that Marxism is in fact related to mystical thought is explored with a look at positive and negative views taken by the critics of Marxism in the last half-century. 43p., 71f., 41b.   $133
 
01524. MARX ON ECONOMICS. Basic overview of Marxist economics from unquestioning perspective; surplus value, exploitation of workers, falling rate of profit, imperialism. 10p., 0f., 4b.   $70
 
01309. MARX AND THE CRITICISM OF RELIGION. The development of Marx's thought on religion is traced to Hegel and Feuerbach, and his criticism of their ideas is analyzed. The reactionary institution of the state and organized religion are seen as specific targets for Marx's attack on the prevailing ideologies of his day. 8p., 0f., 0b.   $56
 
00802. ALIENATED SOCIAL RELATIONS AND THEIR TRANSCENDENCE IN COMMUNISM. Essay by Marxist feminist; half decries the sick social relationships of capitalism, half quotes from Marx and other Communist writers to establish that a socialist society would eliminate these problems. 20p., 0f., 8b.   $133
 
00574. TOCQUEVILLE AND MARX. Discussion of these two philosophers, conccntrating on Marx; rebuilds Marx's basic concepts of dialectical philosophy and class basis of all social institutions while criticizing Tocqueville's "bourgeois" notions. 8p., 0f., 3b.   $56
 
00488. KARL MARX AND COLONIALISM. A disciple's summary of what his master has said; conclusion refers to Marx's "truthful predictions" while admitting that events haven't turned out at all like what they "should have" in , Marxist eschatology. 10p., 9f., sb. 5   $70
 
00001. THE MARXIST PERSPECTIVE IN AMERICA. This is a prescription for producing Marxist revolution in America - primarily through the encouragement of mass dispair by means of manipulating the mass media. 4p., 1f., 1b.   $28
 
53910. MARX AND THE INDIVIDUAL. Marx's view of the position of the human individual within the historical context of the great dialectic is explained. The class determination of human nature is related to Marx's theory of the causal determinism of man's history. A "Marxchart" of social systems and their means and relations of production and labor values is included, with a look at primitive, slave, feudal, bourgeois and socialist societal structures. 14p., 0f., 9b.   $98
 
53189. A MARXIST INTERPRETATION OF THE WARREN COURT. Interesting, and detailed, but very dogmatic, reinterpretation of the decisions of the Warren Court and how its controversial rulings were just attempts to hide the true nature of exploitation. For example, loosening restrictions on porno was "diverting the attention of the dispossessed classes away from the class struggle." 10p., 17f., 10b.   $70
 
53104. MARX ON RUSSIA. Concise overview of what Marx really thought about Russia, how Lenin and Stalin abandoned his principles while deifying his name. 6p., 0f., 10b.   $42
 
52999. KARL MARX VERSUS MAX WEBER. A comparison and contrast of the two thinkers' views on man and society. Marx' concepts of man as a biological creature, driven by his needs and controlled by his position in a class society, are placed against Weber's view of man as a rational creature, and his insistence upon a "value free" science of man. Weber is seen as a pessimistic social thinker, while Marx is seen as a Utopian thinker. 10p., 0f., 0b.   $70