Capital, Volume 1 is Marx’s deep dive into how capitalism actually works at the level of labor, commodities, and profit. Drawing on factory reports, economic data, and philosophical argument, he explains concepts like surplus value, exploitation, and the working day in dense but often sharply written chapters. This Penguin Classics edition includes introductions and notes that help situate the book in nineteenth‑century debates and translate some of the heavier terminology.

WHY WE PICKED IT
Because whatever you think of Marx, this is one of the core texts for understanding capitalism as a system, not just a buzzword. Capital, Volume 1 is a strong pick for students of politics and economics, organizers, and readers who want to go to the source rather than rely on summaries.

DETAILS
• Author: Karl Marx
• Publisher: Penguin Classics
• Publication Date: May 5, 1992
• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 9780140445688
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