Communism for Kids

Bini Adamczak, Jacob Blumenfeld, Sophie Lewis , Sophie Patu

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English

Massachusetts Inst of Tec
24 March 2017

Politics & government; Political science & theory; Socialism & left-of-centre democratic ideologies

Series: Communism for Kids

Communism, capitalism, work, crisis, and the market, described in simple storybook terms and illustrated by drawings of adorable little revolutionaries.

Once upon a time, people yearned to be free of the misery of capitalism. How could their dreams come true? This little book proposes a different kind of communism, one that is true to its ideals and free from authoritarianism. Offering relief for many who have been numbed by Marxist exegesis and given headaches by the earnest pompousness of socialist politics, it presents political theory in the simple terms of a children's story, accompanied by illustrations of lovable little revolutionaries experiencing their political awakening. It all unfolds like a story, with jealous princesses, fancy swords, displaced peasants, mean bosses, and tired workers-not to mention a Ouija board, a talking chair, and a big pot called ""the state."" Before they know it, readers are learning about the economic history of feudalism, class struggles in capitalism, different ideas of communism, and more. Finally, competition between two factories leads to a crisis that the workers attempt to solve in six different ways (most of them borrowed from historic models of communist or socialist change). Each attempt fails, since true communism is not so easy after all. But it's also not that hard. At last, the people take everything into their own hands and decide for themselves how to continue. Happy ending? Only the future will tell. With an epilogue that goes deeper into the theoretical issues behind the story, this book is perfect for all ages and all who desire a better world.

By: Bini Adamczak
Translated by: Jacob Blumenfeld, Sophie Lewis, Sophie Patu
Imprint: Massachusetts Inst of Tec
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 178mm, Width: 114mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 91g
ISBN: 9780262533355
ISBN 10: 0262533359
Series: Communism for Kids
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 24 March 2017
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Bini Adamczak, a Berlin-based social theorist and artist, writes on political theory, queer politics, and the past future of revolutions.

Reviews for Communism for Kids

For the moment, Adamczak is relatively unknown outside Germany. Communism for Kids will change this. Readers of the world, rejoice!-Los Angeles Review of Books For the moment, Adamczak is relatively unknown outside Germany. Communism for Kids will change this. Readers of the world, rejoice!-Los Angeles Review of Books * Reviews *