Prophets of the Left: American Socialist Thought in the Twentieth Century

by Robert Hyfler

This book analyzes the continuity and change within socialist thought in this century and the perception by socialists of themselves as both a part of an American movement having concrete goals yet operating within the ideological framework of social democracy. The author focuses on the socialists' understanding of American democracy and the modern capitalist system and their prescriptions for social change. He examines the moderate socialism of Morris...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 031323390X
• ISBN13: 9780313233906
• Release Date: June 1984
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.6"