Abstract:to provide the essential conceptual means for the analysis of real societies, i.e. of concrete social formations.Although basic to his writings, the distinction between mode of production and social formation does not come sharply to the surface in Marx's work nor is his usage of its terms entirely consistent. It is essential, however, that we pursue further their definition by reference to their contextual meaning and with the help of subsequent Marxist exegeses on the matter. It should, then, first of all be… Show more
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