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Historical Dictionary of Socialism

Third Edition

Peter Lamb

Socialism has been an influential force for social change for almost two centuries. Its philosophy and ideology have inspired millions while simultaneously arousing fear and revulsion in its enemies. Having emerged after the French Revolution in the effort to build upon and develop the egalitarian ideas of the Enlightenment, socialism has taken many forms. It has, furthermore, sometimes been manipulated and reformulated by opportunists who have built authoritarianism and totalitarian dictatorships in its name. Opponents seize on such examples to frighten away people who may otherwise have found socialism attractive. Socialism has survived such criticism and misrepresentation as its core principles have struck a chord with generations of people concerned with social justice.

This third edition of
Historical Dictionary of Socialism contains a chronology, an introduction, a glossary, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on activists, politicians, political thinkers, political parties and organizations, and key topics, concepts, and aspects of socialist theory. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the Socialism.

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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 660 • Trim: 6¼ x 9¼
978-1-4422-5826-6 • Hardback • December 2015 • $198.00 • (£154.00)
978-1-4422-5827-3 • eBook • December 2015 • $188.00 • (£146.00)
Series: Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements Series
Subjects: Political Science / Political Ideologies / Communism, Post- Communism & Socialism, Reference / Dictionaries, Social Science / Social Movements, History / Reference
Peter Lamb is a Senior Lecturer at Staffordshire University, he has also taught at Keele University, the University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University, the University of Liverpool, and the Open University. His main interests are in the history of political thought, especially socialist thought. His publications include books on Laski and Marx.
Editor’s Foreword Jon Woronoff
Preface
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Chronology
Introduction
THE DICTIONARY
Glossary of Terms
Bibliography
About the Author
With this third edition of a work tracing the historical roots of socialism and its current relevancy as a global movement, Lamb offers a timely reference work updating both previous editions, including the first one, written by James Docherty and published in 1998 by Scarecrow. With close to 500 entries, this one includes a comprehensive A–Z list of people, events, organizations, countries, and concepts associated with socialism over the last 500 years. As the author explains, the third edition offers a special focus on ‘the revival of social democracy’ in Eastern Europe, Latin America, South America, and Africa. The work is noteworthy because of its inclusion of women, with entries ranging from former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet to German Marxist Clara Zetkin. There are also new entries, such as one on homosexuality, which details a long history of the movement's support of LGBT rights and gives readers important perspectives on inclusion and diversity in the movement. In addition to 60 new entries, the dictionary offers extensive cross-referencing, a glossary of terms, a list of acronyms and abbreviations, and an extended chronology spanning 1516–2015. Although the bibliography is by no means comprehensive, it does offer a breadth of primary, secondary, and online resources. Because of its scope, this work will have broad interdisciplinary appeal for students interested in international relations, political science, history, gender studies, literature, and religion.

Summing Up:Recommended. All academic levels; general readers.
— Choice Reviews


Over 500 compact entries document the various tenets, events, institutions, policies, people, and more associated with the Socialist movement. These entries are arranged alphabetically and are generously cross-referenced for ease of navigation. . . .This third edition has been extensively updated with new entries, as well as expanded chronology, introduction, and bibliography sections. In particular, the extensive bibliography is highly organized, and the introduction section does well in defining Socialism as well as conveying its origins, development, and schisms that pushed it into the many-faceted force for social change it is regarded as today. The book also includes a helpful acronyms and abbreviations section, as well as a glossary. . . .[R]eaders can absolutely benefit from the [book's] highly readable format and intelligent breakdown of its abundant material.
— American Reference Books Annual


The Historical Dictionary of Socialism is a quality reference publication for beginning researchers with thorough, concise information. The resource would be a great starting place for a high school or undergraduate to begin research on the topic. . . .[T]he almost 75 page bibliography provides an extensive, impressively organized list of further resources and publications. The author has meticulously organized the sections of the bibliography under certain themes and resource types, it will be of huge benefit for researchers in need of further reading. There are other reference titles on the same topic in the same style as this historical dictionary; however, this volume is of high quality, and the information it provides is thorough and up to date. The HistoricalDictionary of Socialism would be a great addition to a general reference section in any public or academic library.
— Reference Reviews


Historical Dictionary of Socialism

Third Edition

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Hardback
eBook
Summary
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  • Socialism has been an influential force for social change for almost two centuries. Its philosophy and ideology have inspired millions while simultaneously arousing fear and revulsion in its enemies. Having emerged after the French Revolution in the effort to build upon and develop the egalitarian ideas of the Enlightenment, socialism has taken many forms. It has, furthermore, sometimes been manipulated and reformulated by opportunists who have built authoritarianism and totalitarian dictatorships in its name. Opponents seize on such examples to frighten away people who may otherwise have found socialism attractive. Socialism has survived such criticism and misrepresentation as its core principles have struck a chord with generations of people concerned with social justice.

    This third edition of
    Historical Dictionary of Socialism contains a chronology, an introduction, a glossary, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 500 cross-referenced entries on activists, politicians, political thinkers, political parties and organizations, and key topics, concepts, and aspects of socialist theory. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the Socialism.

Details
Details
  • Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
    Pages: 660 • Trim: 6¼ x 9¼
    978-1-4422-5826-6 • Hardback • December 2015 • $198.00 • (£154.00)
    978-1-4422-5827-3 • eBook • December 2015 • $188.00 • (£146.00)
    Series: Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements Series
    Subjects: Political Science / Political Ideologies / Communism, Post- Communism & Socialism, Reference / Dictionaries, Social Science / Social Movements, History / Reference
Author
Author
  • Peter Lamb is a Senior Lecturer at Staffordshire University, he has also taught at Keele University, the University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University, the University of Liverpool, and the Open University. His main interests are in the history of political thought, especially socialist thought. His publications include books on Laski and Marx.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
  • Editor’s Foreword Jon Woronoff
    Preface
    Acronyms and Abbreviations
    Chronology
    Introduction
    THE DICTIONARY
    Glossary of Terms
    Bibliography
    About the Author
Reviews
Reviews
  • With this third edition of a work tracing the historical roots of socialism and its current relevancy as a global movement, Lamb offers a timely reference work updating both previous editions, including the first one, written by James Docherty and published in 1998 by Scarecrow. With close to 500 entries, this one includes a comprehensive A–Z list of people, events, organizations, countries, and concepts associated with socialism over the last 500 years. As the author explains, the third edition offers a special focus on ‘the revival of social democracy’ in Eastern Europe, Latin America, South America, and Africa. The work is noteworthy because of its inclusion of women, with entries ranging from former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet to German Marxist Clara Zetkin. There are also new entries, such as one on homosexuality, which details a long history of the movement's support of LGBT rights and gives readers important perspectives on inclusion and diversity in the movement. In addition to 60 new entries, the dictionary offers extensive cross-referencing, a glossary of terms, a list of acronyms and abbreviations, and an extended chronology spanning 1516–2015. Although the bibliography is by no means comprehensive, it does offer a breadth of primary, secondary, and online resources. Because of its scope, this work will have broad interdisciplinary appeal for students interested in international relations, political science, history, gender studies, literature, and religion.

    Summing Up:Recommended. All academic levels; general readers.
    — Choice Reviews


    Over 500 compact entries document the various tenets, events, institutions, policies, people, and more associated with the Socialist movement. These entries are arranged alphabetically and are generously cross-referenced for ease of navigation. . . .This third edition has been extensively updated with new entries, as well as expanded chronology, introduction, and bibliography sections. In particular, the extensive bibliography is highly organized, and the introduction section does well in defining Socialism as well as conveying its origins, development, and schisms that pushed it into the many-faceted force for social change it is regarded as today. The book also includes a helpful acronyms and abbreviations section, as well as a glossary. . . .[R]eaders can absolutely benefit from the [book's] highly readable format and intelligent breakdown of its abundant material.
    — American Reference Books Annual


    The Historical Dictionary of Socialism is a quality reference publication for beginning researchers with thorough, concise information. The resource would be a great starting place for a high school or undergraduate to begin research on the topic. . . .[T]he almost 75 page bibliography provides an extensive, impressively organized list of further resources and publications. The author has meticulously organized the sections of the bibliography under certain themes and resource types, it will be of huge benefit for researchers in need of further reading. There are other reference titles on the same topic in the same style as this historical dictionary; however, this volume is of high quality, and the information it provides is thorough and up to date. The HistoricalDictionary of Socialism would be a great addition to a general reference section in any public or academic library.
    — Reference Reviews


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