Socialism 101: from the Bolsheviks and Karl Marx to universal healthcare and the democratic socialists, everything you need to know about socialism

"Democracy is the road to socialism." --Karl MarxSocialism was one of the formative forces of the modern world, and its complex history stretches back nearly three centuries. But what, exactly, does socialism mean? This informative and impartial guide takes you through socialism's origins to its contemporary interpretations, covering:Socialism's founders, including Sir Thomas More, Karl Marx, and Friedrich EngelsTypes of socialism, such as Maoism, syndicalism, communism, and green socialismBasic constructs and beliefs, and current misconceptionsSocialism's impact on America, including the Red Scare, the Catholic Worker Movement, and the Cold War Featuring an unbiased but comprehensive view of this controversial theory, The Everything Guide to Understanding Socialism is the ultimate resource if you want to learn more about an age-old concept turned modern-day political firestorm.