Reviews for Neither capitalism nor socialism

The average rating for Neither capitalism nor socialism based on 2 reviews is 4 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2011-05-18 00:00:00 David Welsh A fine collection of synopses of the history of what the authors define as extremism, to varying levels of effect. The definition h is a fairly strict and simple one, that has more to do with a perspective and deviance from a standard set of behaviors and beliefs than, say, the effectiveness or dangerousness of the group in question. The underlying assertion than the limitation of freedom of expression sometimes cuased by the fear of such groups is more damaging than the groups themselves is effectively supported, in showing the history of McCarthyism and CoIntelPro, for instance. One of my favorite sections of the book is the collection of misappropriated (or made up) qotations often used by political extremists to justify their causes, ranging from things never written by Lenin, to the quotation attributed to Thomas Jefferson that "That government which governs best, governs least". The book could use a more up-to-date follow-up though. I'm curious to know what effect the internet has had. I'd also be interested in a broadening of the definition of extremism with concerns that go beyond the "left" vs. "right" political axis.

Review # 2 was written on 2018-08-31 00:00:00 Nasser Al Amiri An indispensable guide to understanding your weird neighbor who hangs a flag in every window. It's out-of-date now but still makes for good skimming in the bathroom.