This text offers a concise introduction to Marxism's main ideas and debates in a way that is easily accessible for the reader new to this substantial subject. It first assesses the key thinkers before exploring a number of debates and recent developments in Marxist thought, showing how Marxist thought continues to evolve.

Introduction
Marx and Engels
Classical Marxism
Praxis Marxism
Structuralism
Critical Theory
Applications
Beyond Marxism?
Conclusion
Bibliography

JONATHAN JOSEPH is a Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at the University of Kent at Canterbury, UK. He specializes in social and political theory and the philosophy of social science.