Reform, Revolution, and Opportunism

Name: Reform, Revolution, and Opportunism
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Debates in the Second International, 19001910

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Reform, Revolution, and Opportunism explores the dynamic political landscape surrounding movements of social change. It delves into the historical events and ideological battles between reformists, revolutionaries, and opportunists, highlighting their impacts on military strategies and societal reforms. This historical analysis reveals the complexities and transformative forces that have shaped pivotal moments in history.
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Reform, Revolution, and Opportunism

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An essential record from the Second International, assembled by Under the Socialist Banner.

At its height, the Second (Socialist) International (1889-1914) represented the majority of organised workers in the world, with the revolutionary goal of overthrowing capitalism. Its major accomplishments—such as the eight-hour day and International Women's Day—remain a testimony to its lasting influence around the world.

In this important collection of debates at congresses of the Second International, Reform, Revolution, and Opportunism captures the International's vibrancy and provides a snapshot of its strengths, weaknesses, and contradictions. Divergent perspectives on reform and revolution are expressed in these pages, as socialists debate topics that remain deeply contested today: militarism and war, immigration, colonialism and imperialism, women's rights, and socialist participation in government.

Reform, Revolution, and Opportunism—taken together with Under the Socialist Banner—offers a rounded view of the Second International and its legacy, showing it to be a living, breathing movement with valuable insights for activists today.

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Reform, Revolution, and Opportunism by Mike Taber is highly regarded for its insightful portrayal of the Second International's debates on socialism in the early 20th century. Reviewers commend Taber's work for highlighting discussions on key issues such as colonialism, women's rights, and militarism, drawing parallels to contemporary struggles. The book is praised for its relevance to both scholars and activists, offering a comprehensive analysis of historical socialist discourse that remains pertinent today.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781642599817

Publisher: Haymarket Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 September 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Haymarket Books

Illustration: Illustrations

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Edited by Mike Taber
Edited by Mike Taber

Audience: General / adult

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Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

Mike Taber has edited and prepared numerous books on the history of the revolutionary and working-class movements-from collections of documents of the Communist International under Lenin to works by figures such as Leon Trotsky, Malcolm X, and Che Guevara. Most recent books include Under the Socialist Banner: Resolutions of the Second International, 18891912; The Communist Women's Movement, 19201922; The Communist Movement at a Crossroads: Plenums of the Communist International's Executive Committee, 19221923; and Clara Zetkin: Fighting Fascism: How to Struggle and How to Win.