Socialism - General & Miscellaneous, Communism - General & Miscellaneous, Capitalism, General & Miscellaneous Government Types, Comparative Economics, Radical Thought, Fascism - General & Miscellaneous

Today's Isms

Name: Today's Isms
Author: William Ebenstein,Edwin Fogelman
ISBN: 9780131385955

by William Ebenstein, Edwin Fogelman

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A time-honored classic, this book provides thoroughcoverage of both theoretical and practical aspects of the major modernpolitical ideologies. Tracks the historical developmentof the major isms over the course of the twentieth century — showingthe interplay between theory and practice over time. Includes newsections on topics such as: the demise of communism in the former SovietUnion and throughout the world; monetary policy; cultural conservatism;capitalism and democracy; fascism today; Chinese communism; the effects ofBill Clinton's election as president.

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New edition of a standard work on comparative government (9th edition, 1985). Covers the shrinkage of communism and the metastasis of fascism. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)