Socialism: Being a Brief Statement of the Doctrines and Philosophy of the Social Labor Movement (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

A. J. Starkweather

9780331069341: Socialism: Being a Brief Statement of the Doctrines and Philosophy of the Social Labor Movement (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331069342 ISBN 13: 9780331069341

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A compact primer on the doctrines and philosophy of the social labor movement, offering a clear, accessible view of its aims and methods.

This brief work presents the core ideas behind the labor movement, highlighting its critique of wage slavery and the call for a new social order. It combines foundational theory with practical proposals, including how a group-based organizing approach can spread reform from local clubs to a nationwide network.

Defines social classes, the wage system, and the proposed alternatives to capitalist economics.
Explains the development of American socialism and the movement’s core goals.
Sets out practical organizing methods, emphasizing education, local clubs, and peer-led growth.
Outlines reform proposals on money and exchange designed to empower workers.

Ideal for readers seeking a concise, historical introduction to 19th‑century labor philosophy and its plans for change.

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