{"product_id":"reform-revolution-and-opportunism-debates-in-the-second-international-19001910-9781642599817","title":"Reform, Revolution, and Opportunism: Debates in the Second International, 1900-1910","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Second International (1889-1914) was a socialist organization that aimed to overthrow capitalism. This collection of debates captures its vibrancy and provides insights into its strengths, weaknesses, and contradictions, offering valuable insights for activists today. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 272 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 05 September 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Haymarket Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Second International, a pivotal organization during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, played a significant role in shaping the global labor movement. Assembled under the socialist banner, it represented the majority of organized workers worldwide, driven by a revolutionary vision to overthrow capitalism. The International's accomplishments, including the eight-hour day and International Women's Day, remain a testament to its enduring influence on society.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this collection of debates from the congresses of the Second International, Reform, Revolution, and Opportunism offers a glimpse into the organization's dynamic and highlights its strengths, weaknesses, and contradictions. The contributors, representing diverse perspectives, engage in spirited discussions on critical issues such as militarism and war, immigration, colonialism, imperialism, women's rights, and socialist participation in government.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReform, Revolution, and Opportunism, when combined with Under the Socialist Banner, provides a comprehensive overview of the Second International and its lasting legacy. It reveals the International as a living, breathing movement with valuable insights that continue to resonate with activists today. The debates and discussions in these texts shed light on the complexities of social and political change, offering valuable lessons for those seeking to build a more equitable and socialist world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 370g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 152 x 230 x 17 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781642599817\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44584355266810,"sku":"9781642599817","price":15.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1695399994879_book.jpg?v=1695495894","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/reform-revolution-and-opportunism-debates-in-the-second-international-19001910-9781642599817","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}