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050 4 _aHN
100 1 _aLondon, Jack,
_d1876-1916
245 1 0 _aWar of the Classes
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1998
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 1998-02-01
505 0 _aThe class struggle -- The tramp -- The scab -- The question of the maximum -- A review -- Wanted: a new law of development -- How I became a socialist
508 _aTranscribed from the 1912 Macmillan edition by David Price
520 _a"War of the Classes" by Jack London is a sociopolitical treatise written during the early 20th century. The text delves into the inherent conflicts between social classes, particularly focusing on the struggles of the working class against the capitalist class. London draws from his personal experiences as a socialist, reflecting on societal changes, the dynamics of class struggle, and the potential for revolution. The opening of the work begins with a preface that contextualizes the emergence of socialism in America and its transformation from a fringe ideology to a more mainstream concept. London shares anecdotes from his youth, illustrating how societal perception shifted over time as the socialist movement gained momentum, particularly following significant electoral gains. He asserts that the class struggle is indeed real, presenting strong arguments for the existence of a deep-seated divide between the wealthy and the working-class. Following the preface, he lays the groundwork for a more serious discourse on the nature of class struggles, emphasizing that the rising awareness and organization among the labor class present an undeniable challenge to capitalism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSocial problems
653 _aSocialism -- United States
653 _aWorking class -- United States
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1187
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