This book argues that Marxism-Leninism is a scientific framework for the working class to understand and overcome the failures of monopoly capitalism. The author, J. Sykes, presents this work at a time of resurgent communist movements in the U.S., where many are concluding that revolution and socialism are necessary. The text is intended for new revolutionaries, oppressed people, and anyone disillusioned with capitalism, offering insights as workers transition from a 'class in itself' to a 'class for itself' through the study of Marxist literature.

The book is presented as a timely resource for a resurgent communist movement in the U.S., offering a scientific framework for understanding and challenging monopoly capitalism. Its publication coincides with a period where many are concluding that revolution and socialism are necessary, providing reading material for those seeking to build revolutionary organizations. The text aims to equip workers, oppressed people, and others disillusioned with the current system with the knowledge to transition towards a socialist future. The framing suggests a text intended to inform and mobilize individuals engaged in contemporary political activism.