"This book affords a fresh and valuable look at one of the most influential of all the contributors to the making of sociology. Setting aside political bias, it investigates systematically all aspects of Marx's works, and estimates the value for sociological analysis and explanation of the kind of 'model' which he provided. This is achieved by removing the distortions of subsequent interpreters, and by concentrating on an analysis of Marx's original writing set in the context of his own time. Dr. Jordan's special interest lies in the philosophical aspects of social theory and the history of ideas in the social sciences. Having recently published a notable history of 'Dialectical Materialism', he is well qualified to provide this critical presentation of the many-sided work of Marx." --