 In this issue
No. 153 November 1985
LettersUpdate
 Living Socialism
The socialist alternative to capitalism often seems like just
more of the same. Richard Swift explores the crisis of ‘top-down’ socialism and
looks for a way out.
The socialist spectrum – the facts
Market magic
Peter Donaldson argues that socialism could harness the power of the market.
From the top down
In Afghanistan a socialist government has to rely on soviet tanks to stay in power.
Richard Evans explains why.
From the bottom up
The popularity of Nicaragua’s Sandinista revolution is being put to the test.
Stumbling blocks
A look at the obstacles blocking the path to socialism.
From red to green
Christopher Plant believes that a disastrous environment record calls for a substantial
rethinking of the socialist commitment to growth.
Café society
Anton Gratz’s short story of café life in socialist Hungary.
Guide to the Left
New Internationalist provide a breakdown of who’s who in socialist politics.
A woman’s way
Amanda Root explores some of the ways women are challenging socialism.
Too many thieves
George Fischer’s short story on Christianity and social change.
Awkward choices
Anthony Barnett makes the case for a down-to-earth socialism that can provide realistic
choices.
Ideas for action and worth reading on... Socialism
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