RESEARCH IN POLITICAL ECONOMY, Volume 18 (2000), Chapter 1
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VALUE, PRICE, AND PROFIT (Abridged): An Introduction to
the Theory of Capitalism
By Karl Marx (1865)
Edited by his daughter Eleanor Marx Aveling, abridged by Paul Zarembka
Marx's 1865 lectures offer an easily accessible summary of his theory, in
English original. However, one weakness preventing common usage
(including classroom use) is the dialogue in the first twenty pages with
one John Weston. This abridged version stays with the exact words used by
Marx, while eliminating almost all reference to the dialogue with Weston.
The currency of that time in its division into three units is also
decimalized into its modern form. The result is more readable and modern,
yet completely faithful to Marx's presentation.
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