The ABCs of Socialism

Bhaskar Sunkara, Phil Wrigglesworth (Illustrator), Nicole Aschoff , Alyssa Battistoni

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English

Verso Books
27 July 2016

Politics & government; Political science & theory; Marxism & Communism; Central government policies; Industrial relations

Series: Jacobin

The remarkable run of self-proclaimed ""democratic socialist"" Bernie Sanders for president of the United States has prompted-for the first time in decades and to the shock of many-a national conversation about socialism. A New York Times poll in late November found that a majority of Democrats had a favorable view of socialism, and in New Hampshire in February, more than half of Democratic voters under 35 told the Boston Globe they call themselves socialists. It's unclear exactly what socialism means to this generation, but couple with the ascendancy of longtime leftwinger Jeremy Corbyn to the leadership of the Labour Party in the UK, it's clear there's a historic, generational shift underway.

This book steps into this moment to offer a clear, accessible, informative, and irreverent guide to socialism for the uninitiated. Written by young writers from the dynamic magazine Jacobin, alongside several distinguished scholars, The ABCs of Socialism answers basic questions, including ones that many want to know but might be afraid to ask (""Doesn't socialism always end up in dictatorship?"", ""Will socialists take my Kenny Loggins records?""). Disarming and pitched to a general readership without sacrificing intellectual depth, this will be the best introduction an idea whose time seems to have come again.

Illustrated by: Phil Wrigglesworth (Illustrator)
Contributions by: Nicole Aschoff, Alyssa Battistoni, Jonah Birch
Edited by: Bhaskar Sunkara
Imprint: Verso Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 262g
ISBN: 9781784787264
ISBN 10: 1784787264
Series: Jacobin
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 27 July 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Bhaskar Sunkara is the founding editor and publisher of Jacobin magazine.