The Communist Manifesto changed the face of the twentieth century beyond recognition, inspiring millions to revolution, forming the basis of political systems that still dominate countless lives and continuing to ignite violent debate about class and capitalism today.

Examines how the US government and the country's financial systems have embraced socialism, and why cultural deterioration reinforces the trend and jeopardizes democracy. This book explores the socialistic qualities of the American government and its financial system. It calls for changes such as reduced regulatory power of the Federal Reserve.

Deals with the differing conceptions of socialism and democracy and discusses co-operative socialism. This book also discusses the problem of industrialization; the need for leadership in economic transition and the role of the concept of property; the capitalist solution; decentralization; and, industrialization within the democratic framework.

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Explores the need to redefine socialism in terms which extend beyond 'statism', which reflects the changing nature of contemporary Britain. This title presents the essays that consider social policy in a wide range of fields, health, housing, energy and economic planning, as well as the questions of democratic involvement in the political process.

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Explores the political and legal institutions necessary for a democratic socialism in advanced industrial societies. This book argues that a democratic socialist society needs a firm framework of public law, and a formal constitution. It maintains that radical reforms in political institutions are necessary in order to effect social change.

Robert Owen and the Owenites were associated with the rise of an early industrial society in Britain and with the development of an agricultural, frontier society in the United States during the first half of the nineteenth century. This book tells the story of Robert Owen and the movement associated with his name.

What is socialism? Does it have a future, or has it become an outdated ideology in the 21st century? This book examines and explains the successes and failures of modern socialism by taking an international perspective - ranging from communism in Cuba to social democracy in Sweden.

Covering the years 1940-1990, this title presents a record of political life. It includes the most notable events, arguments and personal reflections throughout Benn's long and remarkable career.

European integration has long been a controversial issue in British politics. This comprehensive book looks at the European policies of the British Left since the end of World War II and provides an illustration of the range of debates that have taken place. It also includes interviews with the key players including Tony Benn and Neil Kinnock.

This reassessment of the relevance of Marxism in the social sciences decisively rebuts claims that it has been consigned to the dustbin of history by the collapse of communism and apparent triumph of capitalism and liberal democracy.

During the 1990's, left of centre governments or coalitions came to power in the US, many European Union countries, and in societies elsewhere too. Over the years, there has been the widespread return of the right to power, coupled to the prominence of far right parties in many countries. This book seeks to develop an agenda for the centre-left.

Tony Benn retired from the House of Commons in 2001 after almost 50 years in politics. His weekly columns from the Morning Star reflect the breadth of his political concerns, both domestic and international politics, and the best of them have been collected here.

His only props: a flask of tea, some tobacco and his trademark pipe. Tony Benn brings his unmistakable presence to the stage in this audiobook of his successful stage show. A mix of politics, opinion and debate on various issues is followed by questions from the audience.

Since the general election of May 1997 Tony Benn has been monitoring the progress of the government in a video diary. In this hour long programme made by ITN he highlights the successes and failures of the first 18 months, offering an insight into the workings of Tony Blair's New Labour project.

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