Left-of-centre democratic ideologies Books

Man has worshiped books from time immemorial - "the greatest wonders of all the wonders created by mankind" - to use Gorky's true words.Lenin said that books were a tremendous force. The catalogue of Lenin's private library in the Kremlin lists more...

CONTENTSThe Prospects of the Revolution in ChinaQuestions of the Chinese RevolutionConcerning Questions of the Chinese RevolutionTalk with Students of the Sun Yat-sen UniversityRevolution in China and the Tasks of the CominternNotes On Contemporary...

Originally published 1934, a collection of articles and speeches on the nationalities question in the Soviet Union. Before the 1917 revolution, Stalin was the Communist Party's expert on the "nationalities problem"; after the revolution he became...

In this sweeping survey of the socialist and labor movements around the world, Laidler, Stokes, Hughan, and Walling provide a wealth of original documents and historical context to illuminate the social and political struggles of the working class. From...

A comprehensive and insightful analysis of socialist theory and practice. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of socialist thought and its impact on modern society.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

This influential work of political science imagines a future in which socialism has triumphed. It was written by Eugene Richter, a German journalist and politician who was a prominent figure in the Social Democratic Party. The book is a fascinating...

In questo saggio politico, l'autore si sofferma su un tema complesso e sempre attuale: il rapporto tra socialismo ed economia liberale. Rignano cerca di dimostrare come queste due posizioni non siano necessariamente incompatibili, sostenendo la necessità...

Marquart's Works, Vol. II on Communism have the perceptive writings and speeches of "The International Luther" who fled from the Communists when they took over his native Estonia. It includes an interview on the Manion Forum where Dean Clarence Manion...

In this unique volume, the International Institute for Research and Education's current and previous co-directors explain its origins, activity and challenges. On 11 June 1981, the Institut international de recherches et de formation pour promouvoir le...

The last two decades have seen Marxism's academic renascence

State and Society in Post-Socialist Economies comprises original essays by authors from Western, Central and Eastern Europe, the US, and Japan who have been shaping recent debates about economic governance, regime theory, and the social economy. Each is...

This interdisciplinary volume provides a range of perspectives on the collective memory of the German Democratic Republic in contemporary Germany. Individual essays examine the controversial commemoration of the victims of state socialism, memories of...

The concepts of alienation and its overcoming are central to Marx's thought. They underpin his critique of capitalism and his vision of future society. Marx's ideas are explained in rigorous and clear terms. They are situated in the context of the...

Prozorov offers a radical reinterpretation of contemporary Russian politics in terms of Agamben's philosophy. Reconstructing Agamben's conception of the end of history, that challenges the Hegelian thesis, Prozorov approaches post-communist Russia as a...

Tankograd depicts the daily life and strivings of the people in the Urals, ordinary workers, peasants, engineers and managers who transformed a slumbering provincial city to a central element in Russia's defence industry. It combines social, economic,...

Assesses the relevance of the historical and critical edition and includes analysis, by leading scholars, of specific themes in the Marxian critique of political economy.

In recent years adult educators have been working to develop an important body of literature on neo-liberalism, capitalism, and imperialism. Many of these analyses draw on various strands of Marxist theorizing. With the exception of Jane Thompson's work...

As a collection of alternative views on societies, methodologies, policies, and assessment of the current elements of the society, Alternative Perspectives of a Good Society brings together different authors to answer different questions all within the...

This book studies the activities of the Chinese Communists in Hong Kong from 1937 to 1997. The Chinese Communists were involved with the Hong Kong capitalists. Communication and cooperation between them and mutual interests constituted the manifestation...

An exploration of the concept of utopia in Latin America from the earliest accounts of the New World to current cultural production, the carefully selected essays in this volume represent the latest research on the topic by some of the most important...

Drawing on both wartime discourse about women and the voices of individual women living at the Italian Front, Allison Belzer analyzes how women participated in the Great War and how it affected them. The Great War transformed women into purveyors and...

A close examination of Marx's dialectical method of analysis, this studies uses the lens of current debates in cultural studies, political economy, and critical sociology. It seeks to reanimate Marx's theoretical reconstruction of the capitalist formation

Bringing together leading authorities and cutting edge scholars, this collection re-examines the defining concepts of Stalinism and the Stalinization odel. The aim of the book is to explore how the common imperatives of a centralized movement were...

A Study in Socialism is a book written by Benedict Elder in 1915. The book is an exploration of the principles and ideologies of socialism, examining the history and development of the socialist movement, and analyzing the economic, political, and social...

""A Short Course of Standing Rules for the Government and Conduct of an Army: Designed for, or in the Field"" is a book written by Richard Molesworth in 1744. The book is a guide on how to govern and conduct an army in the field, providing a set of rules...

A Plain Examination of Socialism is a book written by Gustave Simonson in 1900. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of socialism, a political and economic system that advocates for the collective ownership and control of the means of production...

""A Plan of Discipline, Composed for the Use of the Militia of the County of Norfolk"" is a book written by William Windham in 1760. The book is a guide for the Norfolk County militia on how to properly train and discipline their soldiers. The book...

In this book, William English Walling provides a comprehensive introduction to the ideology and principles of Russian Bolshevism, as articulated by its leaders at the time. He covers various topics, such as the role of the state, the nature of class...

In diesem Werk untersucht Georg Adler das Leben und Werk von Johann Karl Rodbertus, einem deutschen Ökonomen und Sozialisten des 19. Jahrhunderts, der als Begründer des wissenschaftlichen Sozialismus gilt. Adler analysiert die politischen und...

This publication provides a platform for socialist ideas and activism, particularly in the UK. It includes articles on political theory, organizing, and current issues affecting the working class.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

Explore the heart of early 20th-century socialist thought with this riveting socialist review. Featuring a wealth of fascinating essays, articles, and insights from some of the most influential socialist thinkers of the era.This work has been selected by...

Eine Sammlung von politischen Aufsätzen und Artikeln aus der Zeit der Arbeiterbewegung in Deutschland. Diese Texte sind ein wichtiger Teil der Geschichte des Sozialismus in Deutschland und geben uns Einblick in die politischen Kämpfe dieser Zeit.This...

In this book, Leon Trotsky discusses his views on the Bolshevik revolution and its implications for world peace. He argues that the Bolsheviks represent the true voice of the working class and that their victory is necessary for the triumph of socialism...

En este libro, Venancio M. de Minteguiaga explica el surgimiento y el impacto del comunismo en el mundo. Desde las teorías de Marx y Engels hasta el desarrollo del socialismo, este libro analiza los aspectos sociales, políticos y económicos del comunismo...

This book is a concise and authoritative introduction to the principles, history, and prospects of socialism, written by one of the leading British economists and statisticians of the early 20th century. Kirkup explains the key concepts and debates of...

Ce livre est une étude approfondie sur les origines du socialisme d'État en Allemagne, une forme de socialisme qui prône l'intervention de l'État dans l'économie. Il examine les idées et les influences des principaux penseurs socialistes allemands du...

This book is an analysis of communism and socialism, tracing their development from their origins to the present day. The author examines the philosophical underpinnings of these systems and their practical implementation, paying particular attention to...

In this classic work of political theory, Henry Mayers Hyndman explores the nature of revolution and its potential to effect change. Challenging traditional beliefs about the inevitability of progress, Hyndman offers a nuanced and thought-provoking...

This book is a groundbreaking work of Marxist theory that explores the experiences and struggles of working-class children. The author argues that the conditions of poverty and exploitation faced by these children are a key factor in the perpetuation of...

Une étude approfondie de la pensée sociale et économique de Charles Fourier et de son mouvement utopique, qui représente un tournant dans l'histoire du socialisme. Ce livre examine en détail les principes fondamentaux de Fourier et leurs implications...

In this book, Raine critiques the moderate socialist proposals for dealing with the problem of the unemployed, and offers some alternative solutions. This is a must-read for anyone interested in socialism and social reform.This work has been selected by...