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He startling disintegration of communist party rule in eastern europe in 1989, and its somewhat lengthier unraveling in the soviet union between 1985 and 1991, rank among the century. Karl marx 18181883 was the most important of all theorists of socialism. The increasingly transparent weaknesses and contradictions in the capitalist system may eventually convince even some of its more uncritical supporters that an alternative needs to be found. Jul 28, 2005 in this very short introduction, michael newman seeks to place the idea of socialism in a modern context for todays readers. Anarchism colin ward ancient egypt ian shaw ancient philosophy julia annas ancient warfare harry sidebottom anglicanism mark chapman. A very short introduction michael newman very short introductions. This book, despite being only a very short introduction, is an attempt to present a more nuanced understanding. Capitalism an introduction s brief introduction to capitalism and how it works. A very short introduction very short introductions ebook. A very short introduction 2009 by nigel warburton notes for reading groups about the book this short book provides a critical overview of the main arguments for free speech, one of the most important topics of our age.
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