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This book is essential for students and scholars of political theory, socialism, communism, and ideologies, as well as general readers seeking to understand contemporary politics worldwide.
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Socialism has made a dramatic comeback in the 21st century. In the wake of financial crisis, mounting inequality and social decay, it seems more relevant than ever. Nobody who seeks to understand contemporary politics can ignore it.
In this book, leading scholar Peter Lamb identifies the key ideas and principles of socialism and explores different (often conflicting) interpretations that have appeared in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas, from the early nineteenth century until today. He explores the different ways that socialist thinkers have conceptualised community, equality and liberty and shows how, despite overlap with other traditions, socialists have combined these ideas in common and distinct ways that make the socialist tradition uniquely valuable. Lamb goes on to trace the recent re-emergence of these ideas, and explain what will be required for such a revival to be popular, powerful and sustained.
This book will be invaluable to any student or scholar interested in political theory, socialism, communism or political ideologies, as well as to general readers striving to understand contemporary politics throughout the world.
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Praised for its clarity and global perspective, Socialism is regarded as an excellent, well-researched overview that balances the diversity and coherence of socialist thought. It is noted for its accessible style and insightful consideration of often overlooked democratic and associational traditions within socialism.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781509531615
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 September 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Polity Press
Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 137.0mm
Height: 213.0mm
Weight: 204g
Pages: 148
About the Author
Peter Lamb is Associate Professor of Politics and International Relations at Staffordshire University
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