Description
Michael Harrington was a powerful voice in the American Left and the revered leader of the Democratic Socialists of America. In this book, he examines socialist theory and practice throughout history to differentiate between true democratic socialism and the pseudo-socialism represented by the failed dictatorships in Eastern Europe. Harrington discusses thinkers as diverse as Marx and Keynes; analyses the paths taken by Soviet Russia, China, Western Europe and the Third World; and charts socialism's response to poverty, the environmental crisis and the technological revolution. Socialism: Past and Future is a testament to a major socialist theoretician of the twentieth century.
'Magnificent ... more than anything this book is about hope.' Los Angeles Times
'Harrington is a scholar of extraordinary diligence and depth.' J.K. Galbraith
'This must be among the very best books about socialism now available.' Labour Research
About the Author
The late Michael Harrington was one of America's foremost political thinkers of the Left, the author of many books and the leader of the Democratic Socialists Party. He died in 1991.
Book Information
ISBN 9780745307756
Author Michael Harrington
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint Pluto Press
Publisher Pluto Press
Weight(grams) 300g
