{"product_id":"public-libraries-and-marxism-9780367761196","title":"Public Libraries and Marxism","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003ePublic Libraries and Marxism offers a Marxist framework for understanding public libraries and proposes transforming capitalist libraries to best serve those with the most needs. It evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of this framework and provides a critical examination of libraries in the Soviet Union and North Korea. The book synthesizes insights into Marxist proposals to promote the transformation of Western public librarianship, suggesting how libraries can change their organization, practices, and culture to best serve communities. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 120 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 09 January 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublic Libraries and Marxism offers a comprehensive Marxist analytical framework for understanding public libraries, presenting a series of proposals aimed at transforming the capitalist libraries of today. The authors critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of this framework and delve into the history, theory, and practice of libraries in the Soviet Union and North Korea. By synthesizing the insights throughout the book, the authors develop Marxist proposals to promote the transformation of contemporary Western public librarianship. These proposals suggest ways for Western public libraries to reorganize their structures, systems, and culture to best serve those with the most needs, particularly as society evolves in response to new challenges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book is of significant interest to scholars and students in library and information science, history, politics, and sociology. It provides a foundational understanding of a Marxist library service that can be applied globally. Additionally, library practitioners seeking to develop community-led and needs-based libraries will find valuable insights in this text.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall, Public Libraries and Marxism is a thought-provoking and insightful contribution to the field of library and information science, offering a fresh perspective on the role of public libraries in a capitalist society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 235g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 216 x 138 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780367761196\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JoePateman,JohnPateman","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44104865612026,"sku":"9780367761196","price":22.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1676038026003_book.jpg?v=1676565663","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/public-libraries-and-marxism-9780367761196","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}