Socialism From Below (Paperback)

Paperback. With rising income inequality featured in the Presidential campaign of self-describedsocialist Bernie Sanders, a new generation of activists is exploring socialist ideas in aserious way. Democratic Socialists of America currently has 40,000 members and ispart of the ongoing debate about whether socialism can be won through the ballotbox or if it must be built from the struggle of ordinary people in the streets andworkplace. In exploring the question: 'What do we mean by socialism?,' Hal Draper arguesgenuine liberation can be won only through self-emancipation. As a new generation discovers socialism, this important text by American Marxist HalDraper makes the case that genuine liberation can only come from the self-activity ofworkers. Draper outlines the important distinction in the socialist movement between thosewho looked for freedom to be handed down from above and those who saw therevolutionary struggle as being led by ordinary people from below for their ownliberation. In exploring the question: "What do we mean by socialism?," Hal Draper argues genuine liberation can be won only through self-emancipation. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …