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Names: Arthur, C. J. (Christopher John), 1940- author.
Title: The spectre of capital : idea and reality / by Christopher J. Arthur.
Description: Leiden ; Boston : Brill, [2022] | Series: Historical materialism book series, 1570-1522 ; volume 257 | Includes bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2022026456 (print) | LCCN 2022026457 (ebook) | ISBN 9789004515178 (hardback ; alk. paper) | ISBN 9789004522138 (ebook)
Subjects: LCSH: Capitalism–Philosophy. | Capital. | Money.
Classification: LCC HB501 .A754 2022 (print) | LCC HB501 (ebook) | DDC 335.4/1–dc23/eng/20220609
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ISSN 1570-1522
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