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The Communist Manifesto (Skeptical Reader)
The Communist Manifesto - Skeptical Reader Author:Karl Marx, Robert Conquest "The Communist Manifesto" is the classic work of economics that initiated one of the greatest movements of political change that the world has ever seen. The writings of Karl Marx expose the divide between the elite ruling class and the working class that has existed throughout history. At the time "The Communist Manifesto" was first published i... more »t was intended to serve as a publication to help unite the working class and to form a communist party based on the philosophies of communism. To that aim it was successful and helped unleash a wave of sweeping political change. In this age of twenty-four hour news and information saturation, it is more important than ever to not only question, but to also think critically about what we read every day. To that end, Gateway proudly introduces "The Skeptical Reader Series". This series will take a discerning look at the original texts of some of the most infamous, yet widely-taught, texts in modern academia. Kicking off the series will be "The Communist Manifesto", followed by "Das Kapital", "The State and Revolution", "Leviathan" and "The Social Contract". Each volume will be introduced by an essay from a prominent scholar who will offer a skeptical critique of the author's arguments and assertions. "The Skeptical Reader Series" is perfect for academia, as well as for anyone who relishes a politically incorrect point of view.« less