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America is witnessing the rise of a new generation of socialist activists. More young people support socialism now than at any time since the labor movement of the 1920s. The Democratic Socialists of America, a big-tent leftist organization, has well over 50,000 members nationwide. In the fall of 2018, one of the most influential congressmen in the Democratic Party lost a primary to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a 28-year-old socialist who had never held office before. Now, AOC is one of the most influential politicians in the country.
But what does all this mean? Should we be worried about our nation, or should we join the march toward our bright socialist future? In Why You Should Be a Socialist, Nathan J. Robinson will give readers a primer on twenty-first-century socialism: what it is, what it isn't, and why everyone should want to be a part of this exciting new chapter of American politics.
From the heyday of Occupy Wall Street through the 2020 presidential election and beyond, young progressives have been increasingly drawn to socialist ideas. However, the movement's goals need to be defined more sharply before it can effect real change on a national scale. Robinson's charming, accessible, and well-argued book will convince even the most skeptical readers of the merits of socialist thought.
America is witnessing the rise of a new generation of socialist activists. More young people support socialism now than at any time since the labor movement of the 1920s. The Democratic Socialists of America, a big-tent leftist organization, has well over 50,000 members nationwide. In the fall of 2018, one of the most influential congressmen in the Democratic Party lost a primary to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a 28-year-old socialist who had never held office before. Now, AOC is one of the most influential politicians in the country.
But what does all this mean? Should we be worried about our nation, or should we join the march toward our bright socialist future? In Why You Should Be a Socialist, Nathan J. Robinson will give readers a primer on twenty-first-century socialism: what it is, what it isn't, and why everyone should want to be a part of this exciting new chapter of American politics.
From the heyday of Occupy Wall Street through the 2020 presidential election and beyond, young progressives have been increasingly drawn to socialist ideas. However, the movement's goals need to be defined more sharply before it can effect real change on a national scale. Robinson's charming, accessible, and well-argued book will convince even the most skeptical readers of the merits of socialist thought.
Introduction: Millennial Discontent and the Rise of a Democratic Socialist Alternative
PART I: WHAT IS THE LEFT SO MAD ABOUT?
1. Revulsion, Curiosity, Moral Instinct: Orienting Ourselves in the World
2. Neoliberal Nightmares: Our Depressing and Unacceptable Present
3. The Army of Psychopathic Androids: How Capitalism Works
PART II: WHAT IS SOCIALISM AND WHY IS IT GOOD?
4. Solidarity Forever: A Set of Principles
5. A Better World: Envisioning Utopias
6. Socialism, Democracy, Social Democracy: Sorting Out Words & Terms
7. One Long Struggle: The Grand Libertarian Left Tradition
8. Making Our Plans: Sensible Agendas
9. Getting It Done: Effective Strategies
PART III: WHAT ARE THE OTHER POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES AND WHY ARE THEY BAD?
10. Mean, False, and Hopeless: The Ugliness of Conservatism
11. Polishing Turds: The Inadequacy of Liberalism
12. Response to Criticisms: Why Opponents of Socialism Are All Wrong
Conclusion: Reflections on Hope, Justice, and Solidarity
Appendix: A Left Media Diet
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2021 |
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Genre: | Importe, Politikwissenschaften |
Rubrik: | Wissenschaften |
Medium: | Taschenbuch |
Inhalt: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
ISBN-13: | 9781250782489 |
ISBN-10: | 1250782481 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Autor: | Robinson, Nathan J |
Hersteller: | St. Martin's Publishing Group |
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | preigu, Ansas Meyer, Lengericher Landstr. 19, D-49078 Osnabrück, mail@preigu.de |
Maße: | 229 x 155 x 25 mm |
Von/Mit: | Nathan J Robinson |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 16.02.2021 |
Gewicht: | 0,381 kg |
Introduction: Millennial Discontent and the Rise of a Democratic Socialist Alternative
PART I: WHAT IS THE LEFT SO MAD ABOUT?
1. Revulsion, Curiosity, Moral Instinct: Orienting Ourselves in the World
2. Neoliberal Nightmares: Our Depressing and Unacceptable Present
3. The Army of Psychopathic Androids: How Capitalism Works
PART II: WHAT IS SOCIALISM AND WHY IS IT GOOD?
4. Solidarity Forever: A Set of Principles
5. A Better World: Envisioning Utopias
6. Socialism, Democracy, Social Democracy: Sorting Out Words & Terms
7. One Long Struggle: The Grand Libertarian Left Tradition
8. Making Our Plans: Sensible Agendas
9. Getting It Done: Effective Strategies
PART III: WHAT ARE THE OTHER POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES AND WHY ARE THEY BAD?
10. Mean, False, and Hopeless: The Ugliness of Conservatism
11. Polishing Turds: The Inadequacy of Liberalism
12. Response to Criticisms: Why Opponents of Socialism Are All Wrong
Conclusion: Reflections on Hope, Justice, and Solidarity
Appendix: A Left Media Diet
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2021 |
---|---|
Genre: | Importe, Politikwissenschaften |
Rubrik: | Wissenschaften |
Medium: | Taschenbuch |
Inhalt: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
ISBN-13: | 9781250782489 |
ISBN-10: | 1250782481 |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Autor: | Robinson, Nathan J |
Hersteller: | St. Martin's Publishing Group |
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | preigu, Ansas Meyer, Lengericher Landstr. 19, D-49078 Osnabrück, mail@preigu.de |
Maße: | 229 x 155 x 25 mm |
Von/Mit: | Nathan J Robinson |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 16.02.2021 |
Gewicht: | 0,381 kg |