| Editor |
Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950 |
| Contributor |
Besant, Annie, 1847-1933 |
| Contributor |
Bland, Hubert, 1856-1914 |
| Contributor |
Clarke, William, 1852-1901 |
| Contributor |
Olivier, Sydney Haldane Olivier, Baron, 1859-1943 |
| Contributor |
Wallas, Graham, 1858-1932 |
| Contributor |
Webb, Sidney, 1859-1947 |
| Title |
Fabian Essays in Socialism
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| Original Publication |
United States: Ball Publishing Co,1908,pubdate 1911.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 42.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Contents |
The Fabian Society and its work, by William Clarke -- The basis of socialism: Economic, by G. B. Shaw; Historic, by Sidney Webb; Industrial, by William Clarke; Moral, by Sydney Olivier -- The organization of society: Property under socialism, by Graham Wallas; Industry under socialism, by Annie Besant -- The transition to social democracy: Transition, by G. B. Shaw; The outlook, by Hubert Bland.
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| Credits |
The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Fabian Essays in Socialism" by G. Bernard Shaw et al. is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. This work represents a significant moment in socialist thought, focusing on how to gradually reform society through the principles of Fabian socialism rather than through revolutionary means. The essays explore various topics such as economics, political organization, and moral considerations within the framework of socialism, aiming to create an equitable society. At the start of the collection, the authors outline the purpose and philosophy of the Fabian Society, emphasizing a cautious and reasoned approach to social change. The opening section introduces the concept of the society's strategy to achieve socialism through gradual reforms, rather than through violent uprisings. The preface serves as both an introduction to the ideas presented in the essays and a reflection on the transformative power of the socialist movement over the previous two decades, encapsulating the diverse perspectives of its various contributors on the path toward a democratic socialist society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
HX: Social sciences: Socialism, Communism, Anarchism
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| Subject |
Socialism
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| Subject |
Socialism -- Great Britain
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69088 |
| Release Date |
Oct 2, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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