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9781440512773

The Everything Guide to Understanding Socialism

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  • ISBN13:

    9781440512773

  • ISBN10:

    1440512779

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2011-06-18
  • Publisher: Adams Media Corp
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Summary

Socialism was one of the formative forces of the modern world, and its complex history stretches back nearly three centuries. But what, exactly, does socialismmean? 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, this guide is the ultimate resource if you want to learn more about an age-old concept turned modern-day political firestorm.

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