Today's ISMS Socialism, Capitalism, Fascism, Communism, and Libertarianism

Name: Today's ISMS Socialism, Capitalism, Fascism, Communism, and Libertarianism
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ISBN: 9780130257147

ISBN-10: 0130257141

ISBN-13: 9780130257147

Edition: 11th 2000 (Revised)

Authors: Alan O. Ebenstein, William Ebenstein, Edwin Fogelman

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A time-honored classic, this book provides thorough coverage of both theoretical and practical aspects of the major political and economic ideologies and value systems that shaped the twentieth century. It takes an in-depth look at Socialism, Capitalism, Fascism, Communism, and Libertarianism, and covers topics such as monetary policy, capitalism and democracy, cultural conservatism, the demise of the Soviet Union, and the Deng Era in China. For all those interested in the fields of comparative politics and economicsand the historical background that posed the major challenges and conflicts to the free way of life in the last 100 years.

Book details

List price: $87.40
Edition: 11th
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 11/2/1999
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 212
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.25" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.880
Language: English



Preface



Socialism


Socialist History and Theory


Historical Background


Elements of Socialist Thought and Policy


Socialism in Practice


Social-Economic Changes and Reforms


The Decline of Socialism...and Its Rise?


For Further Reading



Capitalism


Capitalist Theory


Elements of Capitalism


Capitalism and Democracy


Twentieth Century Capitalism


Stresses and Strains in Modern Capitalism


The Rise of the Service Economy


The Mixed Economy


The Welfare State


Neoconservatism: Against the Welfare State


Deregulation of the Economy


Decentralization of Government


Privatization of Public Functions


Nationalist Foreign Policies


Detente


Cultural Conservatism


For Further Reading



Fascism


Background of Fascism


Social Conditions of Fascism


Psychological Roots of Totalitarianism


Fascist Theory and Practice


Doctrine and Policy


Fascist Economics: The Corporate State


Spanish Fascism and Contemporary Fascism


Spanish Fascism


Spain: A New Era


Fascism Today


For Further Reading



Communism


Marxist-Leninist Theory


The Economic Interpretation of History


Dynamics of Social Change and Revolution


Marx's Humanism and the Concept of Alienation


From Marx to Lenin


Communism in the Soviet Union


The Early Years


The Economy


Military Strength and Detente


Party Control


The Demise of the Soviet Union


Communism in Eastern Europe


Chinese Communism


The Early Years of Chinese Communism


Mao's Doctrines


Communist Victory


The People's Republic


The Cultural Revolution


The Deng Era


For Further Reading



Libertarianism


Libertarianism--An Emerging Ideology?


Philosophical Foundations of Libertarianism


Political Development of Libertarianism in the United States and Great Britain


For Further Reading


Index