The Theory and Practice of Scientific Socialism (4th Edition)

Author: Gao Fang et al.
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Publish Date: 1990-07-01
Features: After the dramatic changes in the socialist countries of the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe from 1989 to 1991, many people raised the question: Why did world socialism suffer an unprecedented setback? Were the changes in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe solely caused by the right-wing policies pursued by their leaders? Why did the Romanian Communist Party, even to the very end, stubbornly oppose multi-party systems and market economies, yet still be destroyed and suffer a more tragic defeat? What are the main shortcomings of the Soviet socialist model? How can reforms succeed? What lessons should be drawn from the changes in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe? How can we advance the construction of socialism with Chinese characteristics to achieve comprehensive success? What new changes have occurred in world socialism after the dramatic changes in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe? What new adjustments should be made to the development strategy of world socialism? What will be the prospects for the theory and practice of scientific socialism? For these new questions, we strive to liberate the mind, seek truth from facts, combat "Leftism" and guard against rightism, and provide new explanations and answers in the classroom. This textbook constructs a structure that combines history and logic, with the evolution of theory as the main thread. It contains rich and substantial new content, embodying the authors' unique new perspectives. The analysis of many important issues is bold and clear, and it demonstrates a keen sense of the direction of our times' development. It aims to solve some fundamental theoretical issues that have long concerned people, guided by the profound spirit inherent in Marxism. Some chapters and arguments are truly brilliant.