Manfred Steger Books

Focusing on Eduard Bernstein, the German pioneer of Marxist Revisionism, this biography explores his life and the concept of "Evolutionary Socialism." Professor Steger situates Bernstein's ideas within the historical framework of the European labor movement and contemporary discussions surrounding socialism's relevance. The work emphasizes Bernstein's ethical motivations, highlighting his commitment to liberty, solidarity, and distributive justice in the face of evolving social and political landscapes.

Combining political history, philosophical interpretation and story-telling, Steger traces ideology's remarkable journey from de Tracy's Enlightenment 'science of ideas' to George W. Bush's 'imperial globalism'. He finds in '-isms' an ability to articulate deep-seated understandings of community in global rather than national terms

This is a stimulating and insightful analysis of the role of global justice organizations, written by some of the biggest names in the field of globalisation studies

Providing a comprehensive overview of the changing ideological landscape in the age of globalization, Manfred Steger explores the clashing political belief systems of our time: market globalism, justice globalism, and religious globalism. He considers their prospects in light of the growing populist challengers in the tumultuous decade to come.

This collection of essays offers a critical reappraisal of Friederich Engels, a pivotal figure of the classical European labour movement. It deals with Engels after Marx in several senses. Chronologically and thematically, the authors examine the main aspects of Engel's social thought after the end of his 40-year intellectual relationship with Marx. Politically, the collection attempts to make sense of Engels's legacy in the aftermath of the 1989-1991 revolutions in Europe.

The Quest for Evolutionary Socialism is a timely response to the need for a new, comprehensive biography of the life and works of Eduard Bernstein, the German "Father of Marxist Revisionism". Professor Steger addresses recent academic developments and current debates on the "End of Socialism". Setting this study within the historical context of the European labor movement, Steger thus interprets Bernstein's "Evolutionary Socialism" as an ethically-motivated quest for liberty, solidarity and distributive justice.

Written for readers, scholars, and students concerned about a world in crisis, this book explains the continued significance of globalization in our unsettled times. Linking the theoretical and the practical, it offers a comprehensive appraisal of globalization in a world that is wavering between globalist expansion and nationalist retrenchment.

Innovative Zen masters, often disguised as drifters or beggars, challenge conventional spirituality through their unorthodox behavior. This book explores the lives of these "boat-rockers" and rebels from 8th-century China to contemporary America, illustrating how their actions redefine the radical Buddhist movement. Their stories emphasize that spiritual awakening is a rebellious act against the foundations of suffering, highlighting the interconnectedness of personal growth and societal change.

Many Zen Buddhist practitioners have come to question some of Japanese Zen's less democratic aspects -- from the strict, male-dominated hierarchies to the racial overtones. At the same time, modern American Buddhists often find it difficult to integrate zazen (seated Zen meditation) with lives of family, work, and social engagement. This book offers a fascinating guide to overcoming both these dilemmas. A study of how one Zen group returned to an ancient Chinese tradition of community meditation practice without a leader or hierarchy, this book also outlines an authentic, grassroots approach, urging people from all walks of life to come together in meditation and the study of dharma. Grassroots Zen focuses on the challenge of truly becoming one with the moment in our frantically paced society; of finding a space for the passing self; and of achieving balance between Zen practice and daily life, as well as individuality in community. A thoughtful and absorbing work, Grassroots Zen is an important book for those seeking a practice that is truly of the people, by the people, and for the people.