William Ebenstein

Edwin Fogelman

Alan O. Ebenstein

A time-honored classic, this book provides thoroughcoverage of both theoretical and practical aspects of the major modernpolitical ideologies. Tracks the historical developmentof the major isms over the course of the twentieth century -- showingthe interplay between theory and practice over time. Includes newsections on topics such as: the demise of communism in the former SovietUnion and throughout the world; monetary policy; cultural conservatism;capitalism and democracy; fascism today; Chinese communism; the effects ofBill Clinton's election as president.

Socialism, Capitalism, Fascism, Communism

Today's Isms

Discusses the historical background, psychological roots, strengths, weaknesses, practices, evolution, and future of these political systems.

Communism, Fascism, Capitalism, Socialism

Communism, Fascism, Capitalism

Today's Aims

A handbook of comparative politics and economics published since 1954 and most recently in 1994. Historical and theoretical approaches are applied to the interaction between the theory and practice of the five major ideologies and value systems. The chapter on Libertarianism is new to the 11th edition. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.

Socialism, Capitalism, Fascism, Communism, Libertarianism

The conflict between totalitarianism and democracy pro- vides the framework for a discussion of recent political and economic changes throughout the world.

Edwin Fogelman

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