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OverviewThe writings of Karl Marx explored the tensions between the laws of socialist science and a utopian longing for socialism; between a science of history and a prophetic hope based on moral and ethical ideals. His writings examined history and argued for the necessity of communism to achieve the moral ideal of utopia. Although Marx was the last great utopian, his work has been adapted in Russia and China to rationalize and justify totalitarian regimes, but it has also inspired Western utopian writers like Walter Benjamin, Herbert Marcuse, and Ernst Bloch. What's Left? Marxism, Utopianism and the Revolt against History, explores what remains of the Marxist and Utopian Left after the death of totalitarian utopianism and authoritarian state socialism and how Marxism still provides a powerful critique of present day globalization. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jack Lawrence LuzkowPublisher: University Press of America Imprint: University Press of America Dimensions: Width: 15.30cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 23.20cm Weight: 0.281kg ISBN: 9780761835455ISBN 10: 0761835458 Pages: 188 Publication Date: 14 September 2006 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsJack Luzkow's book, What's Left? Marxism, Utopianism and the Revolt against History, offers a new and refreshing re-interpretation of Karl Marx. Just as important, Dr. Luzkow demonstrates that radical utopianism offers a way forward in a world that more and more appears to have no exit. -- Professor Ali Arshad Jack Luzkow's book, What's Left? Marxism, Utopianism and the Revolt against History, offers a new and refreshing re-interpretation of Karl Marx. Just as important, Dr. Luzkow demonstrates that radical utopianism offers a way forward in a world that more and more appears to have no exit.--Professor Ali Arshad Author InformationJack Luzkow received his M.A. and Ph.D. in modern European history from Saint Louis University. He has held various appointments in academia at Union College, Marycrest College, and DePaul University and is currently at Fontbonne University. He has served on the editorial board of the National Social Science Journal and is the author of The Revenge of History: A Critique of Francis Fukuyama, and a number of scholarly articles. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |