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  • The Case for Radical Politics in an Era of Extreme Inequality
  • Written by: Bhaskar Sunkara
  • Narrated by: Benjamin Isaac
  • Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (26 ratings)

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The Socialist Manifesto

Written by: Bhaskar Sunkara
Narrated by: Benjamin Isaac
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From one of the most prominent voices on the American left, a galvanizing argument for why we need socialism in the United States today.

The success of Bernie Sanders' 2016 presidential campaign revived a political idea many had thought dead. But what exactly is socialism? And what would a socialist system in America look like?

In The Socialist Manifesto, Bhaskar Sunkara explores socialism's history since the mid-1800s and presents a realistic vision for its future. 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 health care, education, and housing and to create new democratic institutions in workplaces and communities.

A primer on socialism for the 21st century, this is an audiobook for anyone seeking an end to the vast inequities of our age.

©2019 Bhaskar Sunkara (P)2019 Hachette Audio

What the critics say

"A smartly composed overture to non-socialists, illuminating both the movement's history and potential for those who may doubt, worry about, or even hate what they understand as 'socialism.'...Sunkara's vision is thrillingly non-utopian...He writes with clarity and light-heartedness...emphasis[ing] how socialism enables greater choice, leaves markets intact, is about participation and democracy, is created through reform, and is ultimately about freedom."—New Statesman

"An exciting and accessible text for young socialists attempting to forge a new political path into the 21st Century...With millions of youth flocking to socialist ideas and with politicians such as Bernie Sanders, Jeremy Corbyn, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez leading the charge, Bhaskar Sunkara makes a convincing case that this time around we just might get it right."—In These Times

"Smart...A bright, energetic, and politically sophisticated millennial, Sunkara clearly believes that now is the time for such a book...The Socialist Manifesto helps to explain...resurgent socialism, and this is a good thing."—Los Angeles Review ofBooks"

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Recommended reading for all those considering Socialism.

This book is a fantastic introduction to socialism giving a brief history of socialism, what socialists believe and the problems and failures of socialism. The book is very well written and I would recommend it to anyone considering the left.

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Great Book

Great chronology of socialism throughout history and where it currently stands. Would recommend to a friend.

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