{"product_id":"understanding-socialism-democracy-at-work-3","title":"Understanding Socialism (Democracy at Work, 3)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynopsis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat does socialism actually mean, and how has it evolved over time? In \u003cem\u003eUnderstanding Socialism\u003c\/em\u003e, economist Richard D. Wolff offers a clear, accessible introduction to one of the world's most debated political and economic traditions. Separating common misconceptions from historical reality, he traces socialism's development from its origins as a response to capitalism through its many interpretations and applications across different societies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on history, economics, and political theory, Wolff examines the experiences of countries including Russia and China, exploring both their achievements and their shortcomings. He also presents a contemporary vision of socialism centered on workplace democracy, where workers collectively participate in the decisions that shape their economic lives. Practical, thoughtful, and engaging, \u003cem\u003eUnderstanding Socialism\u003c\/em\u003e invites readers to reconsider how economies can be organized to promote greater equality, democracy, and human flourishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichard D. Wolff is an American economist, professor emeritus of economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and one of the world's leading public commentators on capitalism and alternative economic systems. He is the author of numerous books, including \u003cem\u003eUnderstanding Marxism\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eDemocracy at Work\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eCapitalism Hits the Fan\u003c\/em\u003e. His work focuses on economic democracy, worker self-directed enterprises, and the history of political economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon Notions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJuly 22, 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e240\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubjects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePolitics · Economics · Socialism · Political Philosophy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9798888904596\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Post Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45222951846070,"sku":"9798888904596","price":26.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/2264\/4150\/files\/9798888904596.jpg?v=1782567383","url":"https:\/\/oldpostbookshop.com\/products\/understanding-socialism-democracy-at-work-3","provider":"Old Post Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}