Marxism and Socialist Theory: Socialism in Theory and Practice

by Michael Albert, Robin Hahnel

Assesses previous theories such as orthodox marxism, feminism, and nationalism, and proposes a unique new perspective for developing an alternative socialist vision.

Genres: Economics, Nonfiction

303 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1981

About the author

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American activist, speaker, and writer. He is co-editor of ZNet, and co-editor and co-founder of Z Magazine. He also co-founded South End Press and has written numerous books and articles. He developed along with Robin Hahnel the economic vision called participatory economics.

Albert identifies himself as a market abolitionist and favors democratic participatory planning as an alternative.

During the 1960s, Albert was a member of Students for a Democratic Society, and was active in the anti-Vietnam War movement.

Albert's memoir, Remembering Tomorrow: From SDS to Life After Capitalism (ISBN 1583227423), was published in 2007 by Seven Stories Press.

Reviews

[Fredrick Danysh · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an academic discussion of socialism as based on the teachings of Carl Marx. The is a discussion of socialism role on society, economics, politics, and its history. It is a good introduction and explanation of socialism for those interested in different thought on government.

[Danielle]

First edition.

I need historical context. I hate engaging in under-informed debates.

[NC32 · Rating 3 out of 5]

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