socialism

A reprint of the early twentieth-century text in which Russian leader V. I. Lenin elaborates the principles upon which the Bolshevik, or Communist Party was founded.

Discusses the historical background, psychological roots, strengths, weaknesses, practices, evolution, and future of these political systems.

An anthology presenting opposing viewpoints on the theory of socialism.

Discusses the psychological issues at work in the lives of East Germans as a result of living under Communist rule which are making it difficult for the people to adjust to democracy, and expresses concern that the two Germanies, in their rush to reunification, have failed to deal with their Nazi past.

Presents George Orwell's report on conditions among the unemployed as well as the employed in the north of England in 1937,and includes his views on the failures of socialism and socialists, and features an introductory rebuttal by Victor Gollancz, one of the founders of the Left Book Club which commissioned Orwell's article.

Profiles men and women whose ideas and beliefs changed the face of the world in the nineteenth century.