The Socialist Manifesto: The Case for Radical Politics in an Era of Extreme Inequality
Bhaskar Sunkara
Apr 2019 · Hachette Audio · Narrated by Benjamin Isaac
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A "razor-sharp" introduction to this political and economic ideology makes a galvanizing argument for modern socialism (Naomi Klein) -- and explains how its core tenets could effect positive change in America and worldwide.
In The Socialist Manifesto, Bhaskar Sunkara explores socialism's history since the mid-1800s and presents a realistic vision for its future. With the stunning popularity of Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Americans are embracing the class politics of socialism. But what, exactly, is socialism? And what would a socialist system in America look like? The editor of Jacobin magazine, Sunkara shows that socialism, though often seen primarily as an economic system, in fact offers the means to fight all forms of oppression, including racism and sexism. The ultimate goal is not Soviet-style planning, but to win rights to healthcare, education, and housing, and to create new democratic institutions in workplaces and communities. A primer on socialism for the 21st century, this is a book for anyone seeking an end to the vast inequities of our age.
In The Socialist Manifesto, Bhaskar Sunkara explores socialism's history since the mid-1800s and presents a realistic vision for its future. With the stunning popularity of Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Americans are embracing the class politics of socialism. But what, exactly, is socialism? And what would a socialist system in America look like? The editor of Jacobin magazine, Sunkara shows that socialism, though often seen primarily as an economic system, in fact offers the means to fight all forms of oppression, including racism and sexism. The ultimate goal is not Soviet-style planning, but to win rights to healthcare, education, and housing, and to create new democratic institutions in workplaces and communities. A primer on socialism for the 21st century, this is a book for anyone seeking an end to the vast inequities of our age.
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Kayden Tonita
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May 10, 2020
A fantastic primer primer on socialism for any inquiring minds. Bhaskar's writing is witty and warm, and this book is thorough yet accessible to someone just getting into socialism. This will be a go to gift to the family members who think giving people health care is socialism, and to my peers who want to know more.
T Greaux
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July 5, 2021
An expertly written book and a must read for every American. Lots of Hogs who haven't read the book commenting how "dead people" love this book. Okay....and how many people has Capitalism killed? How many people die every year because they don't have healthcare in a for-profit system? How many people around the world have been murdered by US imperialism to protect Capitalist interests? Exactly. Idiots. Hogs and Chuds with their simply brilliant one-liners! I'm surprised they didn't just yell "Buh Venezuela!"
Chris Sotelo
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July 5, 2019
Only issue I am having is I meant to buy the e book bundled with the audio book but accidentally just got the audio book. Google could I get a refund to correct my error?
About the author
Bhaskar Sunkara is the founder and editor of Jacobin, which he launched in 2010 as an undergraduate at George Washington University. He has written for the New York Times, the Guardian, VICE, and The Washington Post. Sunkara is also the publisher of Catalyst and the UK-based Tribune. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.
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