A sharp, funny, and engaging introduction to socialist ideas, movements, and solutions for a world in crisis.

Danny Katch is a writer from Queens, New York and a regular contributor to Truthout, Jacobin, and The Indypendent. His previous books include Why Bad Governments Happen to Good People and America’s Got Democracy! The Making of the World’s Longest Running Reality Show.

Introduction
2040: A Cold Day in Philadelphia
Part I: The End?
1 All is Not Lost
2 Ghost Stories
Part II: Capitalism
3 Welcome to the Jungle
4 Freedom and the Fine Print
5 The Deep State
Part III: Socialism
6 Workers Power
7 Land Back
8 Revolution?
9 Wait, is this Communism?
Part IV: The Beginning
2040: A Hot Day in Queens
10 Will Socialism be Boring?
11 Is Socialism a Religion? Should it Be?
Conclusion: Here’s Exactly What To Do When You Finish this Book