Marx's Theory of History: The Contemporary DebatePaul Wetherly In recent years there has been a renewed interest in Marx's theory and this text is intended as an accessible guide and contribution to this debate. It presents research findings together with summaries of alternative approaches to the interpretation of historical materialism. |
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HISTORICAL MATERIALISM | 7 |
An Analytical Outline of Historical | 31 |
Philosophical Foundations for Functional | 67 |
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