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cesarsteven's review
4.0
While I don't necessarily (well 'll, that's normal) agree with some of what's said here, this is a quite useful, light and enlightening introduction to the basic precepts and principles of democratic socialism and anyone who's got any interest in the topic should read it. The print version is quite nice but there's also a free PDF made available by the publishers themselves that you can check out if can't get your hands on a physical copy.
stephanmaxie's review against another edition
4.0
Alright to learn about socialism, did not really tell me a lot of new things
benmoy's review against another edition
4.0
An excellent introduction to socialism for folks who may be interested, but have well-intentioned questions about the various well-worn criticisms trotted out in most mainstream outlets. Jacobin tends to preside over projects that present a somewhat rosy view of our ability to transition to socialism in the US, and this carries through this slim volume in the sense that essays don't address the parliamentary or revolutionary paths toward socialism directly or get into the often fraught differences of opinion among the tendencies that fall under the umbrella of "socialism". But perhaps that's 201 material (The DEFs of Socialism?) Between this and Socialism101.com, I think we have enough free resources on hand to get the curious pointed in the right (left) direction.
shiguyquib's review against another edition
4.0
a good collection of essays that capture the main questions and concerns around socialism
nhartmanonline's review against another edition
3.0
While the text does provide some insight it hardly acts as an introductory guide. So garbled with socialist jargon it isolates itself from the working person I assume it was meant to be handed to. But then again, that's Jacobin for ya.
ashurredly's review against another edition
5.0
A decent FAQ, short on details in places but that's kinda the point. I learned some stuff!