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Socialism: A Very Short Introduction (2nd edition) [#126]
Socialism: A Very Short Introduction (2nd edition) [#126]
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  • Considers the major theories in socialism, and explores its historical evolution from the French Revolution to the present day
  • Considers the impact of New Left on such questions as feminism, green issues, and direct action
  • This edition includes a new chapter on alternative approaches to socialism in the 21st century, with a focus on both Latin America and Europe

       
What is socialism? Does it have a future, or has it become an outdated ideology in the 21st century?
    
This Very Short Introduction considers the major theories in socialism, and explores its historical evolution from the French Revolution to the present day. Michael Newman argues that socialism has always been a diverse doctrine, while nevertheless containing a central core of interconnected values and goals: a critique of capitalism; an optimistic view of human beings; and the belief that it is possible to establish societies based on egalitarianism, social solidarity, and co-operation. In this new edition, he draws on case studies such as Cuba, Sweden, and Bolivia, to consider attempts to implement socialism in practice, before discussing New Left challenges to conventional notions of socialism on such questions as feminism, climate change, and direct action. Rejecting the widespread view that socialism is an out-dated doctrine, Newman argues that it remains ultimately relevant in today's world.

Index: 

Acknowledgements
List of Illustrations
Introduction
1:Socialist traditions
2:Cuban communism and Swedish social democracy
3:New Lefts - enrichment and fragmentation
4:Beyond the Dominant Orthodoxies
5:Socialism today and tomorrow
References
Further reading
Index

About the author: 

Michael Newman, Emeritus Professor, London Metropolitan University
  
Michael Newman is an Emeritus Professor at London Metropolitan University, where he was a Professor of Politics and held a Jean Monnet Personal Chair in European Studies. He currently teaches at New York University, London. Newman has published many works on socialism, Europe, peace and conflict. His most recent book is Transitional Justice: Contending with the Past (Polity Press, 2019).

"This edition of Socialism: A Very Short Introduction is informative and accessible. It will benefit both graduate and undergraduate students in all disciplines, and it would be useful for the Core programs and the general reader." - Arab Studies Quarterly

Product details

ISBN : 9780198836421

Author: 
Michael Newman
Pages
200 Pages
Format
Paperback
Size
111 x 174 mm
Pub date
Sep 2020
Series
Very Short Introductions
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Socialism: A Very Short Introduction (2nd edition) [#126]

Socialism: A Very Short Introduction (2nd edition) [#126]

Socialism: A Very Short Introduction (2nd edition) [#126]