Bogdanov, Alexander
Red Star: The First Bolshevik Utopia (Soviet History, Politics, Society, & Thought)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780253203175
- author:
- Bogdanov, Alexander
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Indiana University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15 x 2.3 cm
- Genre:
- European history (ie other than Britain & Ireland)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A Surprisingly Moving Vision of Utopia Aleksandr Bogdanov's Red Star: The First Bolshevik Utopia is a thought-provoking science fiction novel that explores the possibilities of a socialist society. Written by one of the early organizers and prophets of the Russian Bolshevik party, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the author's vision for a harmonious and rational future. Bogdanov's novel portrays a utopian society on Mars, but also examines the problems that would face industrialized nations, whether socialist or capitalist. With its blend of technological and social commentary, Red Star is a compelling read that will appeal to anyone interested in the intersection of politics, science, and society. Published in 1984, this second printing of Bogdanov's novel remains a timely and thought-provoking work that continues to inspire readers today.