Publisher's Synopsis
"Democracy is the road to socialism." --Karl Marx
Socialism was one of the formative forces of the modern world, and its complex history stretches back nearly three centuries. But what, exactly, does socialism mean? This informative and impartial guide takes you through socialism's origins to its contemporary interpretations, covering:
- Socialism's founders, including Sir Thomas More, Karl Marx, and Friedrich Engels
- Types of socialism, such as Maoism, syndicalism, communism, and green socialism
- Basic constructs and beliefs, and current misconceptions
- Socialism's impact on America, including the Red Scare, the Catholic Worker Movement, and the Cold War
