The agrarian question

摘要: Lenin described The Agrarian Question as the first systematic Marxist study of capitalism and agriculture most important event in economic literature since third volume Capital. This great work is regarded Kautsky's main achievement a classic analysis. pariah status eyes revolutionary Marxists resulted many years neglect, but his role are now commanding attention. analysis transformation peasant economies by capital seen particularly relevant to contemporary Third World economies. remarkable translation, which brings out humanity - humour Kautksy's writing, more than analysis: manner ahead time, Kautsky integrates questions political strategy, ecology, sexuality family. illuminating reassessment introduction Professor Teodor Shanin Hamza Alavi examines detail context, own life, development ideas within work, its contribution our understanding world today. timely re-evaluation significance long overdue.