The Socialist Alternative : Real Human Development

Lebowitz (economics, Simon Fraser U. - Vancouver, Canada) presents this fresh look at socialism with practical applications for the twenty first century. The author defines a properly functioning society as one which allows for the full manifestation of human potential. Our current capitalist system is weighed against this concept clearly rendering it inferior and counterproductive. Lebowitz also discusses what went wrong with such failed socialist states as the Soviet Union and China and how we can avoid these pitfalls in future socialist practice. This book was intended primarily for socialist activists but will also be of interest to those studying economics and political science. Annotation 2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)