Description

Socialism . . . Seriously is a warm and witty introduction to the radical traditions of protest and politics that stretch from Karl Marx through today’s movements for democracy, equality, and a livable planet. 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.
Katch 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 that deep. Sincere, irreverent, informative, and playful, Socialism . . . Seriously is a unique and timely contribution to our movements for justice.

“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. Indeed.”—Sarah Jaffe

“The most hilarious book about socialism since Karl Marx and his brother Harpo
wrote their joke book.”—Hari Kondabolu

DANNY KATCH is a writer from Queens, New York, and a regular contributor to Truthout, Jacobin, and the Indypendent. His previous books include Why Bad Governments Happen to Good People.

978-1-64259-832-2 • 180 pages