Socialism abroad

Author: Yang Lingling
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: What is the essence of early Soviet socialism in the 20th century? What are the fundamental reasons for the Eastern European upheaval? Has the socialist ideal truly been extinguished in the former socialist countries of Eastern Europe after abandoning the socialist system? Are countries like North Korea, Vietnam, and Laos still adhering to the past form of socialism? In Europe, where scientific socialism was born earliest, is socialism still considered a science? In the face of economic globalization, what is the future of socialism? This book captures the themes of the century-long contemplation of the socialist movement, using a broad left-wing perspective to comprehensively scan the contemporary world and provide preliminary answers to the aforementioned questions. It informs readers that despite the ridicule of human reason by history, after the Eastern European upheaval, more intellectuals in contemporary society yearn for justice, fairness, freedom, and civilization, and are still diligently exploring the socialist path. Meanwhile, more socialist practitioners in the new century are writing their own answers.