Socialism 101: From the Bolsheviks and Karl Marx to Universal Healthcare and the Democratic Socialists, Everything You Need to Know about Socialism

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Socialism 101 is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the historical and modern applications of socialism.

In todays political climate, more and more presidential candidates are espousing socialistor democratic socialistpolicies. Once associated with oppression, socialism is now a current topic of conversation with everyday Americans, including policies like taxing the rich and healthcare for all. But what exactly is socialism and why does it spark such an intense debate

Socialism 101 provides an easy-to-understand, unbiased overview to the nearly 300-year-old origins of this mode of government, its complex history, basic constructs, modern-day interpretations, key figures in its development, and up-to-date concepts and policies in todays world. As capitalism has become less appealing and socialism experiences a surge in popularity, the need for clarification of what it means has never been more necessary than now.

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Kathleen Sears has a wide array of interests and enjoys taking a deep dive into new subject matter. She is the author ofAmerican Government 101,Mythology 101,US History 101,Grammar 101, andWeather 101.