Understanding Socialism
Posted on 11-12-2019
“There are few economists who are the equal of Richard Wolff, which he once again proves with his latest book. Lucid, brilliant and uncompromising in his dissection of the capitalist system he also provides a sane and just socialist alternative to capitalist exploitation, one we must all fight to achieve.”
– Chris Hedges
“Richard Wolff’s book is the best accessible and reliable treatment we have of what socialism is, was, and should be. It is clear, concise, and compelling. In a time in which socialism is more popular than capitalism among the young, we now have a strong and powerful case for why socialism is what radical democracy looks like. ”
– Cornell West
“Rick Wolff puts the social back to socialism by centering the people, the places and the passions that other economists strip out. In the same accessible style that has made his programs and lectures such a hit, he explains his subject in way that’s not only smart, but makes the rest of us feel smart. It’s actionable intelligence for the every person.”
– Laura Flanders
Our latest book, Understanding Socialism by Richard D. Wolff, addresses the taboos on socialism imposed by the anti-communist US witchhunts after World War II. Those taboos meant that socialism was rarely taught in schools and left a legacy of ignorance about it. Socialism’s various interpretations and its different incarnations in organizations and movements are generally very poorly understood. How they all changed over the last 50 years is even less well known (when recognized at all). Our hope is that this book helps to fix all that, and thereby helps build a new socialism.
Democracy at Work is deeply grateful to Prof Wolff’s generosity in writing this book. All proceeds from the sales of Understanding Socialism go to support d@w so that we may continue to bring you an array of free weekly content that analyzes capitalism as a systemic problem and advocates for democratizing workplaces as part of a systemic solution.
In solidarity,
Team