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In this thoroughly revised and expanded edition, Danny Katch uses humor and imagination to take an unflinching look at the rising threats posed by climate change, billionaire oligarchs, and the far right—and makes a compelling case that a socialist world is both necessary and possible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKatch separates the lies spun by capitalism’s defenders from the system’s brutal realities, and is candid about debates and challenges facing the socialist movement today. This book is for people who want to take a deeper look at what socialism is… but maybe not \u003cem\u003ethat\u003c\/em\u003e deep.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSincere, irreverent, informative, and playful, \u003cem\u003eSocialism… Seriously\u003c\/em\u003e is a unique and timely contribution to our movements for justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Danny Katch has done the impossible: he makes socialism sexy. \u003cem\u003eSocialism... Seriously\u003c\/em\u003e is eye-opening, inspiring, and funny. Warning to all Democrats, Republicans, and libertarians: this book might turn you into a closet socialist.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Judah Friedlander, World Champion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The most hilarious book about socialism since Karl Marx and his brother Harpo wrote their joke book.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Hari Kondabolu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e“I've been waiting for someone to write this book—a lighthearted, easy read that packs an intro course on socialism into a short volume. With jokes that made me laugh out loud, and a lot of heart. Socialism is for lovers. 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Keep an extra copy of \u003cem\u003eSocialism… Seriously\u003c\/em\u003e in your bag and hand it to the next person who asks you what socialism is all about; as long as that person is not your boss… seriously.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e–Brian Jones, educator and socialist activist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This book is a well written and funny introduction to revolutionary socialism. Katch is a US humourist and activist and his wit, sincerity and passion run right through the book. He avoids use of jargon, making the book accessible to those without any prior knowledge of leftist thought, while simultaneously making it an amusing and sometimes uplifting read for those who are already familiar with his basic argument.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCounterfire\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e2040: A Cold Day in Philadelphia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart I: The End?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 All is Not Lost\u003cbr\u003e2 Ghost Stories\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart II: Capitalism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3 Welcome to the Jungle\u003cbr\u003e4 Freedom and the Fine Print\u003cbr\u003e5 The Deep State\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart III: Socialism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6 Workers Power\u003cbr\u003e7 Land Back \u003cbr\u003e8 Revolution?\u003cbr\u003e9 Wait, is this Communism?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart IV: The Beginning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e2040: A Hot Day in Queens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10 Will Socialism be Boring? \u003cbr\u003e11 Is Socialism a Religion? Should it Be?\u003cbr\u003eConclusion: Here’s Exactly What To Do When You Finish this Book\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Haymarket Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51359882543447,"sku":"9781642598834","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781642598834.jpg?v=1754125998","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/socialism-seriously-a-brief-guide-to-surviving-the-21st-century-revised-updated-edition-9781642598834","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}