A Companion to Marx's Capital

David Harvey

This accessible guide offers a lucid, chapter-by-chapter exploration of the arguments, concepts, and methods developed in Marx’s *Capital*, Volume 1. It clarifies challenging ideas—including commodities, surplus value, labor, technology, and the dynamics of capitalist production—while showing how they fit into Marx’s broader critique of political economy. Drawing on a close reading of the original text, the book connects nineteenth-century analysis to contemporary questions about markets, work, inequality, and economic power. Scholarly yet engaging, it is an ideal companion for newcomers and a valuable resource for readers seeking a deeper understanding of Marx’s enduring significance.