War of the Classes by Jack London
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"War of the Classes" by Jack London is a sociopolitical treatise written during the early 20th century. The text delves into the inherent conflicts between social classes, particularly focusing on the struggles of the working class against the capitalist class. London draws from his personal experiences as a socialist, reflecting on societal changes, the dynamics of class struggle, and the potential for revolution. The opening of the work begins with a preface
that contextualizes the emergence of socialism in America and its transformation from a fringe ideology to a more mainstream concept. London shares anecdotes from his youth, illustrating how societal perception shifted over time as the socialist movement gained momentum, particularly following significant electoral gains. He asserts that the class struggle is indeed real, presenting strong arguments for the existence of a deep-seated divide between the wealthy and the working-class. Following the preface, he lays the groundwork for a more serious discourse on the nature of class struggles, emphasizing that the rising awareness and organization among the labor class present an undeniable challenge to capitalism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | London, Jack, 1876-1916 |
|---|---|
| Title | War of the Classes |
| Contents | The class struggle -- The tramp -- The scab -- The question of the maximum -- A review -- Wanted: a new law of development -- How I became a socialist |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1912 Macmillan edition by David Price |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HN: Social sciences: Social history and conditions, Social problems |
| Subject | Social problems |
| Subject | Socialism -- United States |
| Subject | Working class -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 1187 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 1998 |
| Last Update | Dec 21, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 441 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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