Marxism and Neo-Marxism

DETAILS : 

• Author : Ravi Bhushan Pandey
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ ‎ Image India Publishers & Distributors
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 January 2011
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Print length ‏ : ‎ 302 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8190983318
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8190983310
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 500 g

ABOUT THE BOOK

Marxism and Neo-Marxism, authored by the noted sociologist and academic Dr. Ravi Bhushan Pandey, is a rigorous theoretical exposition that examines the evolution, expansion, and contemporary relevance of Marxist ideology. Published by Adhyayan Publishers & Distributors, this comprehensive academic text delves deep into core social science and political philosophy frameworks. The foundational philosophy of this work is to chart the intellectual bridge connecting classical Marxist theories of capital, labor, and class struggle with the nuanced, cultural critique offered by twentieth-century Neo-Marxist schools of thought. Dr. Pandey presents a structured, objective analysis that reframes historical materialism to help students and researchers interpret changing socio-economic structures in a globalized world.

The book is thoughtfully organized into systematic thematic segments that trace the historical trajectory of left-wing political philosophy. It begins with an exhaustive breakdown of traditional classical Marxism, thoroughly evaluating Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels' concepts of historical materialism, dialectical materialism, the surplus value of labor, and the inevitable friction within capitalist modes of production. The narrative then seamlessly transitions into the emergence of Neo-Marxism, isolating the key historical conditions that demanded a revision of classical thought. The text provides deep structural overviews of the Frankfurt School, western Marxism, and critical theory, detailing how prominent theorists integrated psychology, culture, and mass media into traditional economic critiques. By exploring how power operates through cultural hegemony and modern state institutions rather than just raw factory floor exploitation, this volume offers university students an invaluable reference guide for sociology, political science, and social theory courses.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. Ravi Bhushan Pandey is an established Indian sociologist, academician, and author who has dedicated decades to researching social stratification, mass communication, and political ideology. Serving as a distinguished lecturer in sociology, he has balanced active classroom pedagogy with institutional roles, including counseling for national open university networks and contributing to regional print media analysis.

Dr. Pandey’s writing and editorial style is deeply structured, analytical, and highly accessible to academic learners. He consciously avoids unnecessarily dense or opaque jargon, choosing instead to explain complex philosophical transformations using clear, step-by-step conceptual breakdowns. His varied and highly regarded body of academic work—which includes titles focusing on media sociology, Dalit studies, and regional social dynamics—establishes him as a dependable, precise voice in contemporary Indian social science literature.