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Communism for Kids Paperback – Illustrated, March 24, 2017

by Bini Adamczak (Author), Jacob Blumenfeld (Translator), Sophie Lewis (Translator)

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Communism, capitalism, work, crisis, and the market, described in simple storybook terms and illustrated by drawings of adorable little revolutionaries.

Once upon a time, people yearned to be free of the misery of capitalism. How could their dreams come true? This little book proposes a different kind of communism, one that is true to its ideals and free from authoritarianism. Offering relief for many who have been numbed by Marxist exegesis and given headaches by the earnest pompousness of socialist politics, it presents political theory in the simple terms of a children's story, accompanied by illustrations of lovable little revolutionaries experiencing their political awakening.

It all unfolds like a story, with jealous princesses, fancy swords, displaced peasants, mean bosses, and tired workers–not to mention a Ouija board, a talking chair, and a big pot called “the state.” Before they know it, readers are learning about the economic history of feudalism, class struggles in capitalism, different ideas of communism, and more. Finally, competition between two factories leads to a crisis that the workers attempt to solve in six different ways (most of them borrowed from historic models of communist or socialist change). Each attempt fails, since true communism is not so easy after all. But it's also not that hard. At last, the people take everything into their own hands and decide for themselves how to continue. Happy ending? Only the future will tell. With an epilogue that goes deeper into the theoretical issues behind the story, this book is perfect for all ages and all who desire a better world.

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Gr 9 Up—A century after the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution, Adamczak presents a fable of dystopian capitalism and various iterations of communism. The author, a German social theorist who writes on political theory and queer politics, relates her interpretation of the concept of capitalism in terms of princesses, queens, and maids—and without becoming mired in historical detail. In fact, all of the charming illustrations of budding revolutionaries are of girls. In this tale of the drudgery of industrialization, the downtrodden become so disenchanted with capitalism that they decide communism will provide the solution to the evils they have suffered. Playing on Vladimir Lenin's political pamphlet "What is to Be Done?," the book describes six attempts at communism. Readers may find it worthwhile to try and identify the historical 20th-century movements each of these efforts represents. The translators ably reproduce Adamczak's light tone and storytelling voice. As in the original German edition (published in 2004), the epilogue moves on to a much more sophisticated analysis of what the author deems feasible, conceivable, and desirable for the future of communism. Although the English title indicates the book is for kids, Adamczak herself has said, "No, it's not. It's for everyone." VERDICT High school students interested in political theory will be challenged by this original presentation.—Kate Reid, The Allen-Stevenson School, New York

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For the moment, Adamczak is relatively unknown outside Germany. Communism for Kids will change this. Readers of the world, rejoice!—Los Angeles Review of Books—

Publisher : The MIT Press; Illustrated edition (March 24, 2017)
Language : English
Paperback : 108 pages
ISBN-10 : 0262533359
ISBN-13 : 978-0262533355
Item Weight : 3.2 ounces
Dimensions : 4.5 x 0.35 x 6.94 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #270,005 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #213 in Children's Government Books
- #666 in Communism & Socialism (Books)
- #2,453 in History & Theory of Politics

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Bruce Darling

Lipstick on a pig

Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2020

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The book seems to have been written by someone who lives in a Never-Never Land world thoroughly disconnected from anything resembling the modern world or any society that has a remote memory of the hundred million or more human beings who were starved to death, slaughtered, or sent to gulags by communist governments. The author paints a rosy picture of life under communism. As such, it is a pathetic attempt to put lipstick on a pig. I read the English translation of the German text. I would like to read the book in German (I speak German) because I am curious to see how this idiocy reads in the original text.

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C. E. Cole

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Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2020

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Way back in college, I majored in Russian and after graduating, I worked six months in the USSR as a Russian-speaking guide on an exhibit. All these years, I had considered some of the books written by Soviet authors were the worst I had ever read or would ever read. Novels with stunningly interesting titles like "Blast Furnace" and "Cement" were indeed horrible, tedious, and worthless reads, wholly devoid of anything that could or would ever interest anyone. Then I read this one on a lark. Wow! This book features examples and "explanations" which are based on complete nonsense, even if it's intended for kids. Even they would understand how utterly devoid of any reality or relevance this book is. I would characterize it as having a plethora of issues and a total dearth of any useful ideas or realistic suggestions. Worst of all is the Epilogue which drones on endlessly for 28 pages which, by the way, could not possibly be for "kids." All that it contains is 28 pages of word salad, incomprehensible even to someone who has studied Marxism with all of Marx's "new speak," invented concepts and other irrelevant drivel. This book is an absolute waste of time. Hopefully it will prove a horrendous failure in its intended goal, i.e. of ignoring history and selling a ridiculous, barbaric system of totalitarianism to young people. If there were a "zero" rating, that's what I'd have given it! Worthless.

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Nathan

Brilliant little book!

Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2020

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Brilliant little book that covers capitalism's inherently contradictory and destructive nature and critically evaluates different conceptions of communism, all with simple but not simplistic language. It's a great little introduction, and not just for kids!

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Raymond Smead

not very intelligable

Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2019

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I expected something more George Orwell like.

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Matthew L.

While I don't think this book is really meant for ...

Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2017

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While I don't think this book is really meant for kids, it was a thought provoking take on modern communism, or what communism might/could be. Using a metaphor of an iron factory, the author explains several versions of what communism has been described as. While it points out the built in flaws of capitalism, it also critiques what communism has been.

Definitely dense at times, and readers will benefit from at least a basic understanding of economic theory. As previously noted, this isn't a children's book, as it would be challenging for most high school age readers (I'd imagine the lexile scores are more college equivalency)

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Nathan Riggs

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2018

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Great for beginners. Hint: it isn't actually for kids, so everyone can't settle down.

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D.E.Brown

It's about Communism, and it's not really for kids

Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2018

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Quick, enjoyable read.

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Roberto González Santos

Great

Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2018

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Mi Ja

Not a book 'for kids'

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 27, 2017

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The illustrations are really good and that's about it.
The book's take on what is communism is a very particular theoretical position, which may not appeal to many people even if they identify as left or even communists. That's not the biggest problem with it.
The book is divided into two roughly equal parts. The first one, presumably intended for kids, lays out in cartoon metaphors the author's idea of what is capitalism, a few alternatives and what is not communist about them, and finally what the communism would be. This is followed by an epilogue, which explains for the adults what those metaphorical kiddie stories meant.
It shows how bad the first part is at being 'for kids' if the author herself realises it needs to be explained again to the adults.

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malvado

Easy and Great

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 5, 2018

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Amazing book. Really interesting.

Nick

only for people who no absolutely nothing about the idea of communism.

Reviewed in Canada on July 25, 2017

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For the person who A+ed real course on scientific communism, this book is way to simplified. Some important points are missing, making this work like a joke digest on Marx's work only.

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Fantastic for kids

Reviewed in Spain on May 29, 2017

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If you have kids and you would like to have a left-wing environment for them at your house: bought it!
When I read the book I missed more humor and irony, but it is a good book

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Didático

Reviewed in Brazil on June 24, 2017

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Poderia ter mais ilustrações, com a finalidade de dar ligeiro humor, tornaria a leitura mais palatável. De qualquer forma gostei pela didática

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