Karl Marx and social work

In a book on social theory and on critical social theory in particular, this chapter on Marx marks an essential starting point. The chapter starts with a brief biographical note and identifies key texts by Marx. A short introduction follows, and this is followed by an explanation of core Marxist concepts, each of which is related to social work. The chapter finishes with a summary paragraph detailing how what has been introduced can be used to think about social work. Questions and prompt exercises, recommended readings and further materials and a reference list round out the chapter.