Trotskyism And The Dilemma Of Socialism

Written by two long-time scholar/activists, this book is a detailed history of the Trotskyist movement set against the background of the Russian Revolution and the evolution of Soviet society. As the first comprehensive study of the subject in English, Trotskyism and the Dilemma of Socialism traces the ideas and activities of the Trotskyist movement over six decades and five continents.

The history is paced within the context of the attempts by Trotsky and the movement to understand the nature of the evolving Soviet society, as in Trotsky's theory of the degenerated workers' state. Particularly valuable is the authors' in-depth analysis of the Soviet economy. Review: A valuable challenging and critical study of Trotskyism.

Hobson and Tabor's positions and arguments will have to be addressed by people on the Left who are interested in building a democratic, libertarian and revolutionary socialist movement. Samuel Farber, Member of the Editorial Board of Against the Current An extremely important book, thoughtfully written, without demagoguery.

The authors have succeeded in making their historical analysis relevant to today. Given the intensity of the struggle over the future of Soviet society now taking place in the U.S.S.R., to give a thorough critique of one of the alternatives (Trotskyism) is as important as showing a positive direction for change.

This book does both. -Alexander Amerisov, Editor, Soviet-American Review