Recapturing Marxism: An Appraisal of Recent Trends in Sociological Theory

Publisher Marketing: At present, Marxism appears to have a strong footing within American sociology. This collection of essays not only focuses on current efforts to revitalize Marxism, but carefully examines the emerging new establishment within the field. It offers the only existing multidisciplinary critique of recent trends in neo-Marxist theory. Its unique critical approach and current information on debates in Marxist sociology will interest those involved in social theory, Marxism, political economy, and contemporary sociology.

Contributor Bio:  Levine, Rhonda F Rhonda F. Levine is Professor of Sociology at Colgate University. She is the author of "Class, Networks, and Identity" (Rowman and Littlefield 2001), editor of "Enriching the Sociological Imagination: How Radical Sociology Changed the Discipline" (Paradigm 2005), and "Social Class and Stratification: Classic Statements and Theoretical Debates". Contributor Bio:  Lembcke, Jerry Jerry Lembcke is Associate Professor of Sociology at Holy Cross College. In 1969 he was a Chaplain's Assistant assigned to the 41st Artillery Group in Vietnam.