Guild Socialism Restated
Guild Socialism Restated by G. D. H. Cole, published by Routledge in 2017, presents a comprehensive examination of Cole’s vision for industrial and political reorganization. This edition, consisting of 224 pages, delves into the concept of democratic citizenship within industrial society, arguing that both capitalism and state socialism fail to fulfill the essential requirements of democracy due to their lack of institutions that promote active citizenship.
Readers will find a detailed exploration of socialist organization, emphasizing the importance of citizenship across various domains, from workplace dynamics to national policymaking. Cole’s work engages with themes in political science and political ideologies, particularly focusing on the intersections of communism, socialism, and democratic principles. This systematic account invites readers to consider alternative frameworks for achieving democracy in industrial relations.
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Guild Socialism Restated is G D H Cole’s fullest and most systematic account of his vision of industrial and political reorganization. The introductory chapters of the volume develop the theme of democratic citizenship in relation to industrial society. Cole contends that neither capitalism nor state socialism can adequately meet the fundamental requirements of democracy because neither provides institutions through which active citizenship can be achieved. He insists that the latter can only be realized in the realm of industrial relations. The central chapters of the book develop a view of socialist organization in which citizenship is a vital ingredient in every arena – from that of the workplace to national policymaking.
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