The Communistic Societies of the United States by Charles Nordhoff
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"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.)
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| Author | Nordhoff, Charles, 1830-1901 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Communistic Societies of the United States From Personal Visit and Observation |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Eric Eldred, Marvin A. Hodges, Charles Franks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HX: Social sciences: Socialism, Communism, Anarchism |
| Subject | Collective settlements -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 8116 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 443 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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