Socialism in a Cold Climate

by John Griffith (Editor)

Overview

First published in 1983, this important and stimulating book is a thoughtful contribution to the debate about the first steps that needed to be taken to build a socialist society in the 1980s. It covers topics as diverse as concepts of equality and fairness, sexual discrimination, economic policy, health and urban policy, pensions, poverty and the economics of the welfare state, defence and internationalism.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781136886904
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/14/2010
Series:	Routledge Revivals
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	238
File size:	631 KB

About the Author

John Griffith

Table of Contents

Part 1: Socialism and Democracy 1. Two Conceptions of Socialism. 2. Two Conceptions of Democracy or A Critique of Collectivist Democracy. 3. Democracy and Freedom of Thought. 4. The Spirit and Form of co-operative Socialism. Part 2: Industrialization 1.Leadership in Economic Transition and the Concept of Property 2.Capitalism, Monopoly, Socialism 3.Industrialization and Decentralized Development. 4. Industrialization and Democracy.