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![]() The Communistic Societies of the United States
Nordhoff, Charles
Publisher: Schocken Books, USAYear First Published: {12083 The Communistic Societies of the United States COMMUNISTIC SOCIETIES OF THE UNITED STATES Nordhoff, Charles Schocken Books USA Describes a dozen Utopian societies. 1875 1965 439pp BC12083s-CommunisticSocieties.jpg B Book Charles Nordhoff describes a dozen Utopian societies of the past and present. He gives detailed accounts of various communities and their ideologies. Groups living collectively did so for varying reasons and to varying results. Nordhoff analyzes these results to come up with his own theory of collective living. The failures of groups in the past can be inspected and avoided by the groups of the future. <br> <br>In this commentary on communistic societies, Nordhoff presents a number of models for the "good life". These models are anti-capitalist in nature and aim to provide a more human and social way of living and working together. <br> <br>With a new introductory essay by Franklin H. Littel, the book is made up of 14 parts. Most of these are focused on a single collective. A history, description of customs, explanation of ideas and revelation of the degree of success of each community is provided. Some communities have published literature that is referenced by Nordhoff. If the community failed in the end, Nordhoff provides reasons and methods for such conflicts to be avoided. Later sections look at non-communist colonies and statistical comparisons of the different ideologies. Maps, illustrations and charts are embedded throughout the work. <br> <br>By looking at many communistic societies together, Nordhoff can provide advice and analysis to future collectives. His own theories are based off the research and information included in this book. <br> <br>[Abstract by Mia Manns] <br> <br> <br> <br>Table of Contents <br> <br>1. Introduction <br>2. The Amana Society <br>3. The Harmonists at Economy <br>4. The Separatists of Zoar <br>5. The Shakers <br>6. The Oneida and Wallingford Perfectionists <br>7. The Aurora and Bethel Communes <br>8. The Icarians <br>9. The Bishop Hill Colony <br>10. The Cedar Vale Commune <br>11. The Social Freedom Community <br>12. Three Colonies - Not Communistic <br>13. Comparative View and Review <br> <br>Bibliography <br>Index CX6223 1 true true false CX6223.htm [0xc0009677d0 0xc000e8c4b0 0xc000ed9170 0xc0001d3590 0xc0003769c0 0xc000377da0 0xc0000ee960 0xc000129e90 0xc00018f200 0xc0001dac30 0xc000686db0 0xc000874090 0xc00140aed0 0xc00239cc30 0xc0023b2300 0xc000a387e0 0xc000b13aa0 0xc000c1b410 0xc000cdf590 0xc0026471a0 0xc002789530 0xc0029203c0 0xc0029497d0 0xc002964d50] Cx} Year Published: 1965 Pages: 439pp Resource Type: Book Cx Number: CX6223 Describes a dozen Utopian societies. Abstract: Charles Nordhoff describes a dozen Utopian societies of the past and present. He gives detailed accounts of various communities and their ideologies. Groups living collectively did so for varying reasons and to varying results. Nordhoff analyzes these results to come up with his own theory of collective living. The failures of groups in the past can be inspected and avoided by the groups of the future. In this commentary on communistic societies, Nordhoff presents a number of models for the "good life". These models are anti-capitalist in nature and aim to provide a more human and social way of living and working together. With a new introductory essay by Franklin H. Littel, the book is made up of 14 parts. Most of these are focused on a single collective. A history, description of customs, explanation of ideas and revelation of the degree of success of each community is provided. Some communities have published literature that is referenced by Nordhoff. If the community failed in the end, Nordhoff provides reasons and methods for such conflicts to be avoided. Later sections look at non-communist colonies and statistical comparisons of the different ideologies. Maps, illustrations and charts are embedded throughout the work. By looking at many communistic societies together, Nordhoff can provide advice and analysis to future collectives. His own theories are based off the research and information included in this book. [Abstract by Mia Manns] Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. The Amana Society 3. The Harmonists at Economy 4. The Separatists of Zoar 5. The Shakers 6. The Oneida and Wallingford Perfectionists 7. The Aurora and Bethel Communes 8. The Icarians 9. The Bishop Hill Colony 10. The Cedar Vale Commune 11. The Social Freedom Community 12. Three Colonies - Not Communistic 13. Comparative View and Review Bibliography Index Subject Headings
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