Peter Lamb: socialism

Socialism in the early 19th century has steadily evolved into many forms on its own ideological basis. Capitalism, which has dominated the world, has been challenged in many ways since the financial crisis. Socialism has been highlighted as a challenge and an alternative to the existing world order, especially since the financial crisis of 2007. The book’s clear explanation of three major concepts: freedom, equality and community, of course, is a rich example of how thinkers each have tried to understand and interpret socialism and apply it to reality. Also, when we look at how socialism, which is dying and no longer attractive, has regained its vigor and what it means in modern society, the author again underscores the value of socialism, something people have been ignoring and mistaking. Many people are not able to answer exactly what socialism is. Socialism in particular is a bit of an overobsessed obsession with equality, a negative theory that advocates national control, or even worse, it does not differentiate between Communism and socialism, but uses them indiscriminately and conveniently. So many people are mistaking socialism. It points out these misunderstandings of socialism and presents the diversity that socialism has in a realistic way, as it begins with its fundamental principles of freedom, equality and community. It will be a short but key book for readers who want to know exactly what socialism is and how it is used in reality from its basic principles and ideological background.

Korean title: 사회주의

Korean author: Peter Lamb

Korean publisher: 명인문화사

ISBN-13: 9791161930527