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Marxism and Law (Marxist Introductions) by Hugh Collins is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is Marxism and Law (Marxist Introductions) about?

In this introduction to Marxism and the law, Hugh Collins presents a unified and coherent view of Marxism, which he uses to examine the specific characteristics of legal institutions, rules, and ideals. He pays particular attention to the place of ideology in law, the distinction between base and superstructure, and the destiny of law in a Communist society. His principal theme is the Marxist critique of the ideal of the Rule of Law. He argues that the main purpose of a Marxist theory of law is to expose the belief in the Rule of Law as being a subtle and pervasive ideology which serves to obscure the structures of class domination within the State. The author frequently subjects the Marxist approach to criticism and he shows that many of the Marxist claims about law are unproven or misconceived. The book is written in straightforward non-technical language which requires no knowledge of either Marxism or law.

Who reads Marxism and Law (Marxist Introductions)?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Hugh Collins
Publisher
Oxford University Press; Oxford University Press, USA
Published
1996
Language
EN
ISBN
9780192851444
Category
nonfiction
Subjects
Law, Social Science, Social Sciences
Rating
5 / 5 (4 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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