Socialism refers to a broad array of doctrines or political movements that envisage a socio-economic system in which property and the distribution of wealth are subject to social control. "Socialism." Encyclopædia Britannica. 2006. Encyclopædia Britannica Online.
The modern socialist movement had its origin largely in the working class movement of the late-19th century. In this period, the term "socialism" was first used in connection with European social critics who condemned capitalism and private property. For Karl Marx, who helped establish and define the modern socialist movement, socialism implied the abolition of markets, capital, and labour as a commodity.
It is difficult to make generalizations about the diverse array of doctrines and movements that have been referred to as "socialist." The various adherents of contemporary socialist movements do not agree on a common doctrine or program. As a result, the movement has split into different and sometimes opposing branches, particularly between moderate socialists and communists. Since the 19th century, socialists have differed in their vision of socialism as a system of economic organization. Some socialists have championed the complete nationalization of the means of production, or decentralized ownership in the form of cooperatives or workers councils. Others have proposed selective nationalization of key industries within the framework of mixed economies. Stalinists insisted on the creation of Soviet-style command economies under strong central state direction. Others advocate "market socialism" in which social control of property exists within the framework of market economics and private property.
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1917.com - Russian Marxist site in English. Includes a work cataloguing current leftist parties in Russia.
Anglo-Catholic Socialism - Social gospel. The socialism of religion.
Jubilee Group - A loose international network of socialist Christians, mostly within the Catholic tradition. Site includes articles, publications, events and contact information.
Little Red Cafe - A directory to the left side of the web.
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Socialism Directory - Resources page on labor and socialist theory and history. In English, French and Spanish.
Meta Description: [ Annuaire de liens sur le socialisme et l'histoire du mouvement ouvrier et socialiste / Links directory on socialism and the history of the labour and socialist movement / Directorio de enlaces sobre el socialismo y la historia del movimiento obrero y socialista ]
The Co-operative Commonwealth/William King Server - Named after the leading advocate of the Cooperative Commonwealth, this site explores that concept of socialism as well as others such as 'guild socialism.'
The Death of Socialism by Roger Kimball - Essay examining the decline of socialism.
The Socialism Organization - Essays and news archives from China's People's Daily, chatroom and links about socialism with Chinese characteristics. Sponsored by the Wyith Corporation of Hong Kong.
Wikipedia: Socialism - Definition and discussion of the subject from the online encyclopedia, Wikipedia.
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