Confessions from the left : on the pain, necessity, and joys of political renewal / John D. Nagle. [electronic resource]

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nagle, John D. (John David)

Series:

Major concepts in politics and political theory ; vol. 15

Major concepts in politics and political theory Confessions from the left

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Political science.

Right and left (Political science).

Physical Description:

1 online resource ([xi], 318 p. )

Place of Publication:

New York : P. Lang, c1998.

Language Note:

English

Contents:

I. An End Is a New Beginning. A. A Personal Political Journey: Confessions of the Once and Still Committed. B. Why Now? Confession and Renewal

II. An End to Endism

There Are No Ends to History. A. Three Classic Western Value Systems: Progress through Conflict. B. Consequences of Endism: Searching for Final Solutions. C. Marxism as Critical Method and as Dogma: Dealing with the Legacy of Official Marxism. D. Living with Complexity and Ongoing Uncertainty

III. Uplifting Stories of Confession, Rebirth, and Renewals in Other Times. A. Socialism Reinvented in the 19th Century. B. Conservatism Recovers from Its Collaboration with Fascism; Learns to Live with and Even Enjoy Democracy. C. Liberalism Recovers from the Great Depression, the Collapse of Interwar Democracy and Support of Imperialism. D. Lessons from History Regarding Value System Renewal: Prospects for Left Revival

IV. Learning New Lessons and Unlearning Old Lessons: Outstanding Issues.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph