{"product_id":"socialism-and-the-democratic-party-the-case-for-a-return-to-moderated-capitalism-paperback","title":"Socialism and the Democratic Party: The Case for a Return to Moderated Capitalism - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBlake Ashby\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA clear-eyed examination of the promise of socialism from Marx to Mamdani, why its appeal has returned among a younger generation of American voters, and why Democrats must revive a more sensible, FDR-era moderated capitalism.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe word \"socialism\"-embraced by some, feared by others, and often poorly defined by both-has re-entered the mainstream of Democratic politics, culminating in the election of self-described democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as mayor of New York in 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Socialism and the Democratic Party, political strategist and commentator Blake Ashby examines the foundational economic theories of Karl Marx, the history of their real-world results, and their relationship with Democratic politics to reveal why modern forms of socialism will be unable to deliver on its promises-even when motivated by sincere moral aims.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy tracing how deregulation, ideological rigidity, and political polarization eroded the FDR-era model of moderated capitalism that produced historic growth and stability, this book offers a powerful path forward that challenges Democrats to reject false choices between extremes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor readers seeking a thoughtful and pragmatic guide to how the Democratic Party can best move forward in (and beyond) the Trump era, this book delivers a vision for renewal grounded in what actually works.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.46 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 15, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53951383208269,"sku":"9798900263816","price":25.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/3304\/7117\/files\/UBIfrz2fRf9798900263816.webp?v=1779295822","url":"https:\/\/belfastbooks.us\/products\/socialism-and-the-democratic-party-the-case-for-a-return-to-moderated-capitalism-paperback","provider":"belfastbooks.us","version":"1.0","type":"link"}