From one of the most prominent voices within the American Left, a galvanizing argument for why we need socialism in the United States today

With the stunning recognition of Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Americans are embracing the class politics of socialism. But what, specifically, is socialism? And what would a socialist system in America look like?

In The Socialist Manifesto, Bhaskar Sunkara explores socialism’s history since the mid-1800s and presents a realistic vision for its future. The editor of Jacobin publication, Sunkara implies that socialism, though often seen primarily as an economic system, in fact supplies the means to combat all forms of oppression, including racism and sexism. The ultimate goal is not Soviet-style planning, but to win rights to health care, education, and housing, and to create fresh democratic organizations in workplaces and neighborhoods. A primer on socialism for the 21st century, this is a publication for anyone looking for an end towards the huge inequities of our age.