The Everything Guide To Understanding Socialism

Author : Pamela Toler
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2011-05-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781440525490

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The Everything Guide to Understanding Socialism by Pamela Toler Pdf

"Democracy is the road to socialism." --Karl Marx Socialism was one of the formative forces of the modern world, and its complex history stretches back nearly three centuries. But what, exactly, does socialism mean? This informative and impartial guide takes you through socialism's origins to its contemporary interpretations, covering: Socialism's founders, including Sir Thomas More, Karl Marx, and Friedrich Engels Types of socialism, such as Maoism, syndicalism, communism, and green socialism Basic constructs and beliefs, and current misconceptions Socialism's impact on America, including the Red Scare, the Catholic Worker Movement, and the Cold War Featuring an unbiased but comprehensive view of this controversial theory, The Everything Guide to Understanding Socialism is the ultimate resource if you want to learn more about an age-old concept turned modern-day political firestorm.

Author : Jane Williams,Robert Williams,Andrew Macmullen
Publisher : Edward Elgar Pub
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1852781009

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Understanding Socialism by Jane Williams,Robert Williams,Andrew Macmullen Pdf

The central thesis of this stimulating new book is that socialist ideas emerge and develop through political experience and changing circumstances. It successfully relates theoretical innovations and doctrinal disputes to the political, social and economic contexts in which they occurred. The book provides a clear accessible introduction to the intellectual and historical background with guidance for further study. All those interested in political ideas will benefit from this concise and up to date guide to understanding the development of socialism.

Author : Kathleen Sears
Publisher : Adams Media
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2019-09-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781507211366

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Socialism 101 by Kathleen Sears Pdf

Socialism 101 is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the historical and modern applications of socialism. In today’s political climate, more and more presidential candidates are espousing socialist—or democratic socialist—policies. Once associated with oppression, socialism is now a current topic of conversation with everyday Americans, including policies like taxing the rich and healthcare for all. But what exactly is socialism and why does it spark such an intense debate? Socialism 101 provides an easy-to-understand, unbiased overview to the nearly 300-year-old origins of this mode of government, its complex history, basic constructs, modern-day interpretations, key figures in its development, and up-to-date concepts and policies in today’s world. As capitalism has become less appealing and socialism experiences a surge in popularity, the need for clarification of what it means has never been more necessary than now.

Author : Kevin Williamson
Publisher : Regnery Publishing
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2011-01-10
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781596986497

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The Politically Incorrect Guide to Socialism by Kevin Williamson Pdf

Argues that the same impulse for control that governed the Soviet Union is present in the American health care and educational systems and that socialism can never work because of human nature.

Author : Richard D. Wolff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Capitalism
ISBN : 0578232677

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Understanding Socialism by Richard D. Wolff Pdf

"A blend of history, analysis, and theory, Understanding Socialism is an honest and approachable text that knocks down false narratives, confronts failures and challenges of various socialist experiments throughout history, and offers a path to a new socialism based on workplace democracy."--Amazon.com

Author : Dan Tucker
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2020-05-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780762470266

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The New Socialist Handbook by Dan Tucker Pdf

Learn the core principles of socialism -- one of the world's most misunderstood ideologies -- with this easy-to-follow guide for today's political conversation. From Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal, the U.S. is witnessing a leftward shift that hasn't been seen for decades. But how many Americans truly understand socialism and socialist principles? The New Socialist Handbook is a simple way to learn about this political system and bear witness to its current movement with an educated and informed mind. It discusses topics such as: Different types of socialism (democratic socialism vs. social democracy vs. eco-socialism, etc.); How socialism became a dirty word; Which countries are socialist or have socialist programs; The way socialism exists in the U.S. today (Medicare, Social Security, etc.); Socialist suggestions for today's issues (healthcare, infrastructure, economy, etc.); What can you do to bring about change? (getting involved in politics, educating yourself, demonstrating, etc.) Perfect for the engaged voter or the armchair political scientist, pundit, enthusiast, or anyone simply looking to get a better intellectual grasp on socialism, The New Socialist Handbook gives meaning and definition to the commonly misunderstood. Author Dan Tucker breaks down these topics in a clear, accessible way and without a political slant. Readers will come away with a better understanding of the history of socialism and what it means in our world today.

Author : Kevin D Williamson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2010-12-21
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781596981744

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The Politically Incorrect Guide to Socialism by Kevin D Williamson Pdf

In The Politically Incorrect Guide™ to Socialism, Kevin Williamson reveals the fatal flaw of socialism—that efficient, complex economies simply can’t be centrally planned. But even in America, that hasn’t stopped politicians and bureaucrats from planning, to various extents, the most vital sectors of our economy: public education, energy, and the most arrogant central–planning effort of them all, Obama’s healthcare plan.In this provocative book, Williamson unfolds the grim history of socialism, showing how the ideology has spawned crushing poverty, devastating famines, and horrific wars. Lumbering from one crisis to the next, leaving a trail of economic devastation and environmental catastrophe, socialism has wreaked more havoc, caused more deaths, and impoverished more people than any other ideology in history—especially when you include the victims of fascism, which Williamson notes is simply a variant of socialism.

Author : Danny Katch
Publisher : Haymarket Books
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781608466108

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Socialism . . . Seriously by Danny Katch Pdf

“Katch has done the impossible: he makes socialism sexy . . . eye-opening, inspiring, and funny . . . this book might turn you into a closet socialist” (Judah Friedlander, actor and comedian). Opinion polls show that many people in the United States prefer socialism to capitalism. But after being declared dead and buried for decades, socialism has come to mean little more than something vaguely less cruel and stupid than what we have now. That’s not exactly going to inspire millions to storm the barricades. Danny Katch brings together the two great Marxist traditions of Karl and Groucho to provide an entertaining and insightful introduction to what the socialist tradition has to say about democracy, economics, and the potential of human beings to be something more than being bomb-dropping, planet-destroying racist fools. “The most hilarious book about socialism since Karl Marx and his brother Harpo wrote their joke book.” —Hari Kondabolu, filmmaker and comedian “If The Communist Manifesto and America’s Funniest Home Videos had a baby, it would be Danny Katch’s new book. It’s a hilarious and fun way to think about what’s wrong with our world, how it could be different, and how we might get there. Keep an extra copy of Socialism . . . Seriously in your bag and hand it to the next person who asks you what socialism is all about; as long as that person is not your boss . . . seriously.” —Brian Jones, actor, educator, and activist “A lighthearted, easy read that packs an intro course on socialism into a short volume. With jokes that made me laugh out loud, and a lot of heart. Socialism is for lovers. Indeed.” —Sarah Jaffe, Belabored podcast host

Author : Gustave Le Bon
Publisher : BoD - Books on Demand
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2022-12-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9791041941179

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The Psychology of Socialism by Gustave Le Bon Pdf

Author : Dan Tucker
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2020-05-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780762470266

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The New Socialist Handbook by Dan Tucker Pdf

Learn the core principles of socialism -- one of the world's most misunderstood ideologies -- with this easy-to-follow guide for today's political conversation. From Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal, the U.S. is witnessing a leftward shift that hasn't been seen for decades. But how many Americans truly understand socialism and socialist principles? The New Socialist Handbook is a simple way to learn about this political system and bear witness to its current movement with an educated and informed mind. It discusses topics such as: Different types of socialism (democratic socialism vs. social democracy vs. eco-socialism, etc.); How socialism became a dirty word; Which countries are socialist or have socialist programs; The way socialism exists in the U.S. today (Medicare, Social Security, etc.); Socialist suggestions for today's issues (healthcare, infrastructure, economy, etc.); What can you do to bring about change? (getting involved in politics, educating yourself, demonstrating, etc.) Perfect for the engaged voter or the armchair political scientist, pundit, enthusiast, or anyone simply looking to get a better intellectual grasp on socialism, The New Socialist Handbook gives meaning and definition to the commonly misunderstood. Author Dan Tucker breaks down these topics in a clear, accessible way and without a political slant. Readers will come away with a better understanding of the history of socialism and what it means in our world today.

Author : Thomas DiLorenzo
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2016-07-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781621575979

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The Problem with Socialism by Thomas DiLorenzo Pdf

A book to challenge the status quo, spark a debate, and get people talking about the issues and questions we face as a country!

Author : Paul H. Rubin
Publisher : Bombardier Books
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2020-08-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781642936728

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A Student’s Guide to Socialism by Paul H. Rubin Pdf

Whenever socialism has been tried, it has led to failure, and often, great human misery. Nonetheless, many young people prefer socialism to capitalism. There are dozens of books and articles explaining the failures of socialism, but these do not seem to have an impact on students. One reason for this may be that the books are written in abstract terms, and do not relate to the lives of the readers. This book takes a different approach. It asks the question, “What will my life be like if I live under socialism?” Professor Paul Rubin—a leading expert on socialism and capitalism—shows that under socialism: • People will be poorer • There will be less freedom • Goods will be of lower quality but more expensive • There will be less innovation • The environment will be in worse shape He also shows that the U.S. is the most productive and richest country that has ever existed, and that the current level of wealth in the U.S. is due to capitalism. Lastly, he demonstrates that many critiques of capitalism (such as, it leads to excessive inequality) are mistaken or ill-founded. Professor Rubin points out an important paradox. The young people who are the sharpest critics of capitalism are themselves highly dependent in their daily lives on the products of capitalism. These include computers themselves, mobile phones, Amazon, Facebook, Instagram, Uber, Skype, Spotify, computer games, and almost any other modern product. Additionally, the creators of these products are among the “millionaires and billionaires” despised by socialists.

Author : Roland Boer
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9789811616228

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Socialism with Chinese Characteristics by Roland Boer Pdf

This book covers the whole system of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics, dealing with Deng Xiaoping’s theory, the socialist market economy, a moderately well-off (Xiaokang) society, China’s practice and theory of socialist democracy, human rights, and Xi Jinping’s Marxism. In short, the resolute focus is the Reform and Opening-Up. Socialism with Chinese Characteristics is one of the most important global realities today. However, the concept and its practice remain largely misunderstood outside China. This book sets to redress such a lack of knowledge, by making available to non-Chinese speakers the sophisticated debates and conclusions in China concerning socialism with Chinese Characteristics. It presents this material in a way that is both accessible and thorough.

Author : Joshua Muravchik
Publisher : Encounter Books
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : 9781893554788

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Heaven on Earth by Joshua Muravchik Pdf

"The search for the Promised Land took socialists in diverse directions: revolution, communes and kibbutzim, social democracy, communism, fascism, Third Worldism. But none of these paths led to the prophesied utopia. Nowhere did socialists succeed in creating societies of easy abundance or in midwifing the birth of a "New Man," as their theory promised. Some socialist governments abandoned their grandiose goals and satisfied themselves with making slight modifications to capitalism, while others plowed ahead doggedly, often inducing staggering human catastrophes. Then, after two hundred years of wishful thinking and fitful governance, socialism suddenly imploded in the 1990s in a fin du siecle drama of falling walls, collapsing regimes and frantic revisions of doctrine."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Harrison Lievesley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2017-06-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1521531218

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Why Socialism Works by Harrison Lievesley Pdf

This is a comprehensive book on how and why socialism will work, despite your friends saying it has and always will be a failure.Please note this book only contains two words and is entirely satire.