Finally, Marx supports the idea that the elements of the market economy are each and everyone determinant for the eventual outcome of the society. 3. What is the significance of the term dialectics in Marxist thought -- and how might this be relevant for the study of social change?

The term and the technique used are rather important for the way in which Marx created and supported his arguments. In this sense, dialectics includes a technique of arguments and counterarguments which are meant to underline the strength of one point or another. In this attempt, Marx uses for instance Aristotle's argument in relation to the man being a social animal. Another example of the use of dialects is the presentation of Proudhon's arguments in relation to the idea of social and of society.

4. What does Marx mean by describing "the production of life" as a "the production of life as a twofold relation" and what, in his view, is the significance of this for understanding societies?

Marx sees the production of life as composed from the natural, biological point-of-view, and from the social one - especially social relationships. The "productive force" that he talks about, especially in the industrial stage, comes from cooperation of the individuals - the more individuals work together, the more the production of needs necessary for their society increases. In order to understand society, one must analyze how its needs and goals are fulfilled. Marx argues that the history of the existing society is actually the history of stratification and classes - social relationships. These social relationships are reflected from the relation that men have with nature through their labor, combining the tow facets of the production of life.
Bibliography

Mark, Karl. Early Writings. New York: Penguin Classics, 1975.