A guide to Marxian political economy : what kind of a social system is capitalism This textbook offers a comprehensive guide to the systematic structure of capitalism while at the same time introducing readers to all three volumes of Marxs Capital. Based on his extensive expertise on Marxs critique of political economy the author reveals the specific structure of production in capitalist societies and explicates what sets this system apart from other modes of production. Marxs political economy is explained in a systematic and easy to understand manner using numerous illustrative diagrams to complement the text.