Discover the insights of socialism in our comprehensive book that explores its resurgence in the 21st century. Authored by leading scholar Peter Lamb, this detailed text delves into the crucial ideas and principles of socialism, examining interpretations from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. From community to equality and liberty, Lamb sheds light on how various socialist thinkers conceptualize and merge these concepts, offering a unique perspective on political ideologies. As the world faces financial crises and social inequities, understanding socialism has never been more essential. This scholarly work is perfect for students, scholars, and anyone looking to grasp contemporary political landscapes. Enhance your knowledge of political theory and explore the dynamic history of socialism since the early nineteenth century. With a focus on the conditions that would allow for a sustainable revival of socialist thought, this book is a must-read for anyone engaged in discussions around socialism, communism, and political ideologies. Add this valuable resource to your collection and engage with the foundational ideas shaping today’s politics. Please note, shipping for this item is free. Allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781509531615. Year: 2019. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK). Pages: 148.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509531615
Year: 2019
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 148


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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.