POL 315
THEORY AND PRACTICE OF MARXISM
Until late 80’s and early 90’s Marxism was a competing paradigm of
governance in the world leading to cold wars and a hostile east/west
divide between socialist and capitalist camps.
SELF-ASSESSMENT EXERCISE
i. Explain the connections between scarcity and exploitation.
ii. Socialism leads to end of exploitation and oppression. Discuss.
6.0 TUTOR-MARKED ASSIGNMENT
1. Identify the basis of exploitation in society.
2. Explain exploitation as the basis of capitalist power.
7.0 REFERENCES/FURTHER READING
Anifowose, R. & Enemuo, F. (Eds). (2008). Elements of
Lagos: Sam Iroanusi Publications.
Politics.
Appadorai, M.A.(1974). The Substance of Politics. (11 th ed.). Madras:
Oxford University Press.
Haralambos & Holborn. (2004). Sociology: Themes and Perspectives.
London: Harper Collins Publishers Ltd.
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