Though Marxism has been declared dead many times, it remains vital as a theory
of social and political change as we move into the twenty-first century. Concise
and accessible, this book will introduce undergraduates in various disciplines
and others unfamiliar with Marxism to the basic vocabulary of Marx's
thought.Using engaging examples, Markar Melkonian emphasizes Marxism as a
materialist approach to understanding society and human history. Drawing on the
work of V. I. Lenin, Rosa Luxemburg, Antonio Gramsci, and more recent figures,
Melkonian introduces such concepts as social practice, mode of production,
class, state power, ideological hegemony, and imperialism. A glossary and
end-of-chapter reading lists provide beginning students with