Bogdanov, Alexander

Red Star: The First Bolshevik Utopia (Soviet History, Politics, Society, & Thought)

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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
£15.53

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.

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