Socialism for a Sceptical Age

by Ralph Miliband

This book presents Ralph Miliband's reflections on the world socialists face after the fall of communism and the fundamental changes in social structure which Western societies have undergone in recent times. Miliband argues thta socialism has to be understood as part of an age-old struggle for a more just society and, seen in this light, socialism remains not only desirable but perfectly possible.

Genres: Politics, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published December 17, 1994

Reviews

[Lynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although this was written in the late 1990s and is thus somewhat out of date, much of what the author writes is still very current, and of all the books I've read on this topic, it alone addresses how, exactly, a socialist government would be able to function and what the limitations and difficulties are that it would face as it tried to mend the damage capitalism has done to the majority of any given nation's population. He also stresses repeatedly that such a government could only succeed (and avoid descending into the distortions of socialism that we have seen in the past) by drawing on the support of a majority of the population with its various civic and social organisations and on local structures. Thus, the vital task - both before and after a socialist government comes to power - is to bring such support into being.

[Jonathan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Miliband's confrontation of many of the misconceptions surrounding capitalism remain relevant more than 25 years after this book's initial publication. Socialism for a Sceptical Age is a measured but compelling presentation of a democratically socialised Britain.

[Mahmoud Nasef · Rating 4 out of 5]

طبعا بشكر صديقى الدكتور عبدالهادى السبع اللى مدنى بالكتاب ده لأن رالف ميليباند مبيتنشرش له فى مصر وكتبه طبعاتها لبنانيه او اجنبيه

الفكره اللى بيطرحها ميليباند هنا مش جديده ولكن طريقة طرحه لها مميزه