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Socialism: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) 2nd Edition

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What is socialism? Does it have a future, or has it become an outdated ideology in the 21st century?

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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.


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"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

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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).

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press; 2nd edition (December 1, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0198836422
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0198836421
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.8 x 0.5 x 4.2 inches
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  • Health Professor
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thoughtful, up to date, visionary.
    Reviewed in Canada on January 1, 2024
    A really wonderful book that should be on everyone's reading list.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Clear, helpful, up to date
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 25, 2022
    Very clear, easy to read, compresses a vast body of knowledge into an accessible and up to date primer.
  • Jack Crook
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very readable history of socialism
    Reviewed in Australia on December 6, 2021
    I found this to be a very interesting and readable history of socialism in both theory and practise.

    Very little assumed knowledge and the author does an exceptional job of starting from scratch and working through to present day.

    Head and shoulders above any of the other VSI books I’ve read.
  • Dave Bloomer
    2.0 out of 5 stars Read to see if I was backing the right party
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 22, 2021
    I am indeed backing the correct party. I have been looking in to politics to see if my conservative views hold up. Upon reading this book I can say that they do. It started ok but then meandered through regimes and ideologies that showed nothing. I found it a slog to plough through even though it is only a relatively short book. If you are a socialist I'll think this would be an ideal book. As I'm not, it did nothing to dissuade me of my view, or give a good alternative to it.