British Socialism by J. Ellis Barker
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| Author | Barker, J. Ellis, 1870-1948 |
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| LoC No. | 08020981 |
| Title |
British Socialism
An Examination of Its Doctrines, Policy, Aims and Practical Proposals |
| Note | Reading ease score: 53.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Jeannie Howse, Carl Hudkins, jnik (media provider), and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) |
| Summary | "British Socialism" by J. Ellis Barker is a political examination of the doctrines, policies, aims, and practical proposals of socialism, written in the early 20th century. The work delves into what socialism entails, how it critiques existing societal structures, and what it envisions as an alternative. It seeks to provide a detailed analysis of the British socialist movement by exploring various facets of socialist thought, including its critiques of capitalism and proposed reforms. The opening of the text introduces socialism as a complex and often misunderstood doctrine, outlining the diverse interpretations and perceptions surrounding it. Barker reflects on conflicting views where socialists and their opponents cite wildly different implications of socialist ideals—ranging from the belief that socialism is a pathway to universal justice and freedom, to the criticism that it fosters dependency and undermines individual initiative. The author discusses the significant grievances voiced by socialists against capitalism and the conditions it creates for workers, presenting a nuanced position on the movement’s promises and claims while acknowledging the diverse beliefs within socialism itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HX: Social sciences: Socialism, Communism, Anarchism |
| Subject | Socialism |
| Subject | Socialism -- Great Britain |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28361 |
| Release Date | Mar 19, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 101 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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