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Michael Newman is an Emeritus Professor of Politics at London Metropolitan University. His research focuses on socialist theory, international relations, and political movements.
Known for: Socialism: A Very Short Introduction
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Socialism: A Very Short Introduction
This concise introduction explores the history, theory, and practice of socialism, tracing its evolution from early utopian ideas to modern democratic and market-oriented forms. Michael Newman examines key thinkers, movements, and debates, offering a balanced overview of socialism’s achievements, challenges, and continuing relevance in contemporary politics.
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Origins of Socialist Thought
Before socialism became a mass movement, it was a moral protest. The early nineteenth century witnessed the upheavals of industrial capitalism: factories, urban slums, child labor, and widening inequality. In this context, thinkers such as Henri de Saint‑Simon, Charles Fourier, and Robert Owen sketc...
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Marx and Scientific Socialism
Karl Marx transformed socialism from moral vision into critical science. His materialist conception of history argued that societies evolve through struggles between classes defined by their relationship to the means of production. Under capitalism, that conflict pits the bourgeoisie, who own capita...
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About Michael Newman
Michael Newman is an Emeritus Professor of Politics at London Metropolitan University. His research focuses on socialist theory, international relations, and political movements. He has written extensively on socialism and the British left.
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