The 2008 financial crisis revitalised the question of whether capitalism was working and how it might be overturned. More recently, the growth of new social movements across the globe are posing a threat to the economic and political status quo, with Marxist ideas rejuvenated for the 21st century.

In this provocative and critically engaged introduction, Ronaldo Munck applies Marx's theories to the most pressing issues of our times: the environmental crisis, austerity, international development, religion, nationhood, the role of women and LGBTQ+ communities. Crucially, he shows the far-reaching contribution Marx can make to both contemporary debate and political action.

Accessible and wide-ranging, Marx 2020 is essential reading for anyone interested in the state of the modern world and the ideas needed for effective change.

Ronaldo Munck has written widely in the broad area of political sociology and political economy, including influential texts on politics and dependency, democratization in Latin America, and globalization and its discontents. His recent books include Rethinking Latin America: Development, Hegemony and Social Transformation. He is head of civic engagement at Dublin City University and senior researcher at the Institute of Interdisciplinary Studies of Latin America at the University of Buenos Aires. He is a lead author for the International Panel on Social Progress chaired by Amartya Sen, reporting in 2017.