<DIV><BR><P>Long-considered dead by mainstream critics, the basic ideas of Karl Marx are brought to life in this overview of his thought. This book argues that instead of irrelevant, Marx's ideas of globalization, oppression, and social change are more important than ever.</P><BR><P><B>Paul D'Amato</B> is managing editor of the <I>International Socialist Review</I>. His writing has appeared in <I>CounterPunch</I>, <I>Socialist Worker</I> and <I>Selves and Others</I>.</P><BR></DIV>