The Communistic Societies of the United States by Charles Nordhoff

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Author Nordhoff, Charles, 1830-1901
Title The Communistic Societies of the United States
From Personal Visit and Observation
Note Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Eric Eldred, Marvin A. Hodges, Charles Franks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Communistic Societies of the United States" by Charles Nordhoff is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book explores various communistic communities in the United States, documenting their origins, practices, and social structures. Nordhoff's investigation is based on personal visits and observations, aiming to provide insights into how these societies operate and their contributions to the labor question. At the start of the book, the author introduces the concept of communism in America, discussing its growth amidst the backdrop of labor issues. He presents his motivations for investigating these communistic societies, emphasizing their potential to offer alternative pathways to independence for the working class. The opening also critiques the prevailing trades unions, which Nordhoff argues have fostered dependency rather than empowerment. He prepares the reader for an examination of several specific communities, starting with the Amana Community, laying the foundation for a thorough analysis of their social customs, economic arrangements, and spiritual beliefs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HX: Social sciences: Socialism, Communism, Anarchism
Subject Collective settlements -- United States
Category Text
EBook-No. 8116
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 26, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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