{"product_id":"socialism-101-from-the-bolsheviks-and-karl-marx-to-universal-healthcare-and-the-democratic-socialists-everything-you-need-to-know-a-9781507211366","title":"Socialism 101: From the Bolsheviks and Karl Marx to Universal Healthcare and the Democratic Socialists, Everything You Need to Know a","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSocialism 101 \u003c\/i\u003eis a comprehensive and accessible guide to the historical and modern applications of socialism.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn today's political climate, more and more presidential candidates are espousing socialist--or democratic socialist--policies. 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? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSocialism 101\u003c\/i\u003e 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 today's 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSears, Kathleen:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Kathleen Sears has a wide array of interests and enjoys taking a deep dive into new subject matter. She is the author of \u003ci\u003eAmerican Government 101\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMythology 101\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUS History 101\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGrammar 101\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWeather 101\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"Adams Media Corporation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50467380461842,"sku":"9781507211366","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_23fee462-0206-4f65-bd54-06c4ca429ace.jpg?v=1730130720","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/socialism-101-from-the-bolsheviks-and-karl-marx-to-universal-healthcare-and-the-democratic-socialists-everything-you-need-to-know-a-9781507211366","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}