I don’t really know much about socialism, but I want to learn more. I also don’t really know what kind of book I’m looking for, but I’m not really looking to read Marx at this point and I also don’t want to read a pop economy book like Freakonomics. I want something a little more legit, or academic, I guess. I’m cool with classics, too, if there is a story out there that explores these themes.
Sorry if that’s not much to go by, I’m having trouble articulating what it is I want to read
I’m glad you’ve enjoyed (maybe that’s the wrong word) Wages of Rebellion! It was a book that influenced me a lot and one that I sing the praises of to folks looking to further understand Capitalist hegemony and the need for something more equitable for all. Some say that’s Socialism, some say that’s Anarchism, but ultimately the ongoing class war and settler-colonialist state of the world must shift if we’re ever going to be free.
Speaking of Anarchism, Noam Chomsky is a brilliant guy with some real bangers. Manufacturing Consent is a classic and still extremely applicable to everyday life under Capitalism. I also loved his book On Language, which is more about his academic focus as a linguist, but ties directly into his political philosophy and how he sees the structure of society.