Name: Socialism . . . Seriously
Rating: 4 (6 reviews)
ISBN: 9781608465156

Danny Katch

A funny and accessible introduction to socialism.

A Brief Guide to Human Liberation

Socialism . . . Seriously

A sharp, funny, and engaging introduction to socialist ideas, movements, and solutions for a world in crisis. 

Now with 50% more socialism!

Socialism...Seriously is a warm and witty introduction to the radical traditions of protest and politics that stretch from Karl Marx through today's movements for democracy, equality, and a livable planet. In this thoroughly revised and expanded edition, Danny Katch uses humor and imagination to take an unflinching look at the rising threats posed by climate change, billionaire oligarchs, and the far right--and makes a compelling case that a socialist world is both necessary and possible.
 Katch separates the lies spun by capitalism's defenders from the system's brutal realities, and is candid about debates and challenges facing the socialist movement today. This book is for people who want to take a deeper look at what socialism is... but maybe not that deep.

Sincere, irreverent, informative, and playful, Socialism... Seriously is a unique and timely contribution to our movements for justice.

A Brief Guide to Surviving the 21st Century

After reading so many academic-level anti-capitalist books it’s quite refreshing to indulge in humour while learning about socialism. 

Karolina

“Katch has done the impossible: he makes socialism sexy . . . eye-opening, inspiring, and funny . . . this book might turn you into a closet socialist” (Judah Friedlander, actor and comedian). Opinion polls show that many people in the United States prefer socialism to capitalism. But after being declared dead and buried for decades, socialism has come to mean little more than something vaguely less cruel and stupid than what we have now. That’s not exactly going to inspire millions to storm the barricades. Danny Katch brings together the two great Marxist traditions of Karl and Groucho to provide an entertaining and insightful introduction to what the socialist tradition has to say about democracy, economics, and the potential of human beings to be something more than being bomb-dropping, planet-destroying racist fools. “The most hilarious book about socialism since Karl Marx and his brother Harpo wrote their joke book.” —Hari Kondabolu, filmmaker and comedian “If The Communist Manifesto and America’s Funniest Home Videos had a baby, it would be Danny Katch’s new book. It’s a hilarious and fun way to think about what’s wrong with our world, how it could be different, and how we might get there. Keep an extra copy of Socialism . . . Seriously in your bag and hand it to the next person who asks you what socialism is all about; as long as that person is not your boss . . . seriously.” —Brian Jones, actor, educator, and activist “A lighthearted, easy read that packs an intro course on socialism into a short volume. With jokes that made me laugh out loud, and a lot of heart. Socialism is for lovers. Indeed.” —Sarah Jaffe, Belabored podcast host

Liam Dyer

Brief, informative, and thankfully full of (somewhat cheesey) wit that other introductions to socialism lack. If you're curious about modern socialism this outlines the philosophy and economics in a way that lays a good basis for further study. As readable as Das Kapital isn't.

Socialism . . . Seriously A Brief Guide to Human Liberation

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