The New Socialist Handbook: Everything You Need to Know About Why It Matters Now

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p.p1 Socialism is a topic frequently invoked in today's political conversation, yet not many people fully understand it. This easy-to-follow guide explains the principles of the ideology and what socialism looks like in the world today.

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From Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal, the U.S. is witnessing a leftward shift that hasn't been seen for decades. But how many Americans truly understand socialism and socialist principles? The New Socialist Handbook is a simple way to learn about this political system and bear witness to its current movement with an educated and informed mind. It discusses topics such as: - Different types of socialism (democratic socialism vs. social democracy vs. eco-socialism, etc.); - How socialism became a dirty word; - Which countries are socialist or have socialist programs; - The way socialism exists in the U.S. today (Medicare, Social Security, etc.); - Socialist suggestions for today's issues (healthcare, infrastructure, economy, etc.); - What can you do to bring about change? (getting involved in politics, educating yourself, demonstrating, etc.)Perfect for the engaged voter or the armchair political scientist, pundit, enthusiast, or anyone simply looking to get a better intellectual grasp on socialism, The New Socialist Handbook gives meaning and definition to the commonly misunderstood. Author Dan Tucker breaks down these topics in a clear, accessible way and without a political slant. Readers will come away with a better understanding of the history of socialism and what it means in our world today.

Author Biography

Dan Tucker is a writer and editor living in Brooklyn. He is the founder of Sideshow Media, a New York-based independent producer of books and digital content focused on history, the arts, pop culture, and travel. He is the author of The Hamilton Collection

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From Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal, the U.S. is witnessing a leftward shift that hasn't been seen for decades. But how many Americans truly understand socialism and socialist principles? The New Socialist Handbook is a simple way to learn about this political system and bear witness to its current movement with an educated and informed mind. It discusses topics such as:- Different types of socialism (democratic socialism vs. social democracy vs. eco-socialism, etc.);- How socialism became a dirty word;- Which countries are socialist or have socialist programs;- The way socialism exists in the U.S. today (Medicare, Social Security, etc.);- Socialist suggestions for today's issues (healthcare, infrastructure, economy, etc.);- What can you do to bring about change? (getting involved in politics, educating yourself, demonstrating, etc.)Perfect for the engaged voter or the armchair political scientist, pundit, enthusiast, or anyone simply looking to get a better intellectual grasp on socialism, The New Socialist Handbook gives meaning and definition to the commonly misunderstood. Author Dan Tucker breaks down these topics in a clear, accessible way and without a political slant. Readers will come away with a better understanding of the history of socialism and what it means in our world today.

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p.p1 Socialism is a topic frequently invoked in today's political conversation, yet not many people fully understand it. This easy-to-follow guide explains the principles of the ideology and what socialism looks like in the world today.

Details ISBN0762470275 Author Dan Tucker Year 2020 ISBN-10 0762470275 ISBN-13 9780762470273 Format Paperback Imprint Running Press Adult Subtitle Everything You Need to Know About Why It Matters Now Country of Publication United States DEWEY 335 Pages 176 Short Title The New Socialist Handbook Language English US Release Date 2020-06-04 Publication Date 2020-06-04 UK Release Date 2020-06-04 Publisher Running Press,U.S. NZ Release Date 2020-07-27 AU Release Date 2020-07-27 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this

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