Ten Essays for a 21st Century Socialism

This book explores possible and realistic alternatives to capitalism. Arguing that these alternatives can only be of socialist orientation, the author moves from a discussion of works that attempted to explain the failure of the socialisms of the 20th century, to a consideration of models for a new socialism.

List of contents

Introduction 1. Models of socialism 2. Engels, from one socialism to another 3. Socialism and economic democracy 4. Public services and citizenship 5. Untangling the paradoxes of state ownership 6. The political institutions of socialism 7. The public sector in China and its evolution 8. Discussion on socialism 9. Socialism as a positive dialectic 10. Revolutionary transformation or how to walk on both legs

About the author

Tony Andréani is Emeritus Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Paris 8, France. His research explores political philosophy, epistemology, historical materialism, and historical and possible socialisms.

Summary

This book explores possible and realistic alternatives to capitalism. Arguing that these alternatives can only be of socialist orientation, the author moves from a discussion of works that attempted to explain the failure of the socialisms of the 20th century, to a consideration of models for a new socialism.

Product details

• Authors: Tony Andréani
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 07.10.2024
• EAN: 9781032605548
• ISBN: 978-1-032-60554-8
• No. of pages: 206
• Weight: 453 g
• Series: Critiques and Alternatives to Capitalism
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Sociology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, Social & political philosophy, Political science & theory, social and political philosophy, Far-left political ideologies and movements, Political science and theory, Socialism & left-of-centre democratic ideologies, Left-of-centre democratic ideologies, Marxism & Communism