Socialism 101, Kathleen Sears
Socialism 101, Kathleen Sears
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Socialism 101
From the Bolsheviks and Karl Marx to Universal Healthcare and the Democratic Socialists, Everything You Need to Know about Socialism

Author: Kathleen Sears

Narrator: Samantha Desz

Unabridged: 6 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/03/2019


Synopsis

Socialism 101 is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the historical and modern applications of socialism.

In today’s political climate, more and more presidential candidates are espousing socialist—or democratic socialist—policies. Once associated with oppression, socialism is now a current topic of conversation with everyday Americans, including policies like taxing the rich and healthcare for all. But what exactly is socialism and why does it spark such an intense debate?

Socialism 101 provides an easy-to-understand, unbiased overview to the nearly 300-year-old origins of this mode of government, its complex history, basic constructs, modern-day interpretations, key figures in its development, and up-to-date concepts and policies in today’s world. As capitalism has become less appealing and socialism experiences a surge in popularity, the need for clarification of what it means has never been more necessary than now.

About Kathleen Sears

Kathleen Sears has a wide array of interests and enjoys taking a deep dive into new subject matter. She is the author of American Government 101Mythology 101US History 101Grammar 101, and Weather 101.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Gabriella on December 03, 2020

I would like to start this review with a visual summary (meme is linked to my Dropbox, because I can't figure out how to image hyperlink!) I was not expecting this book to cover EVERYTHING (as noted, it is a crash course.) It was very helpful in summarizing some of the high-level theorists and princi......more

Goodreads review by Annette on May 14, 2020

In clear, simple language, this book explains the origins of socialism, how it’s changed over the years, and what it means today. The chapters are short, giving informative history to the point; clearly laying progression of different countries and their thinkers/philosophers forging proposals for s......more

Goodreads review by Kubilay on May 19, 2021

Okuma labirentinin bilinmezliklerinde, çıkışa değil kayboluşlara, yüzeye değil derinliklere gönül vermiş bir okur olarak Marx ve Engels okumalarımı zihnimde tarihsel bağlama oturtmak ve doğru anlamlandırmak için sosyalist düşünce mirasını ana hatlarıyla öğrenmeyi hedefledim ve bu yolculukta kendime......more

Goodreads review by T.R. on May 08, 2024

Incredibly detailed and yet gracefully precise. Great book.......more

Goodreads review by Simone on June 03, 2021

This book gave me exactly what I wanted a broad overview of socialism. I needed this context for some other "to read books" on my list.......more