'The book is a triumph. Capital Condensed should become a key work for anyone interested in or engaged with Marx’s critique of political economy who wants to hear the voice of Marx presented without the typical hullabaloo.'
Bill Jefferies in Marx and Philosophy
'I think it is a good educator for activists who are not familiar with economics – something that is very difficult to achieve.'
Michael Roberts author of The Long Depression and the Michael Roberts Blog
'Perfect for anyone Marx-curious in your life!'
Jamila Squire co-editor of A Thousand Little Machines
Capital Condensed is a short, step-by-step guide to Capital for the time poor activist, curious student or general reader. If you want to understand Marx’s 18 part investigation into how capital has grown to dominate our planet and must be overthrown for humanity to survive then this is the book for you.
CONTENTS Introduction • 1 Commodities and money • 2 Capital and labour power • 3 Exploitation • 4 Productivity • 5 Subsumption • 6 Wages • 7 Accumulation • 8 Origins • 9 Circulation • 10 Turnover time • 11 Reproduction • 12 Profit • 13 Competition • 14 The falling rate of profit • 15 Commerce • 16 Interest and fictitious capital • 17 Rent • 18 Appearance and reality • Want to discuss Capital? • Categories • References
Colin Chalmers wrote for the anti-capitalist direct action newsletter SchNEWS. You can get in touch with Colin at colin@capitalcondensed.net or through Facebook.
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Capital Condensed is published by Beachy Head Press