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Socialism: A Very Short Introduction
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LENGTH6 hrs and 2 mins
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RELEASE DATE04-13-10
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Publisher's Summary
Today, most people think of socialism as an outdated ideology. In this Very Short Introduction, Michael Newman seeks to place the idea of socialism in a modern context for today's listeners. He explains socialist ideas in the framework of its historical evolution, from the French Revolution to the present day, and examines practical attempts to implement socialism. Not just another history of socialist ideas, this book aims for a different approach that looks at practice as well as theory - centering on the contrast between Communism and Social Democracy. The relationship between socialism and notions of democracy, freedom, and equality is also discussed. Newman brings the subject entirely up to date by tackling contemporary forms of socialism. While the book's focus is on Europe and the Soviet Union, it is set in a broader geographical context. Newman's fresh approach to the subject enables the listener to re-evaluate socialism.
©2005 Michael Newman (P)2010 Audible, Inc.
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"Very nice"
The Author does a commendable job of condensing modern socialist theory for the general audience. The treatment of 3rd-wave feminism's impact was particularly noteworthy. The relationship between contemporary socialist philosophy and the environmental movement was less thorough. But overall, an excellent analysis.
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"Excellent historical background."
This book provides an excellent background of the history of socialism, a very good primer for anyone new to its study. It doesn't provide much in terms of the economics of socialism but that doesn't detract from the value of the book.
The reading performance is clear and engaging.1 of 1 people found this review helpful