Why is there no Socialism in the United States?

Book • 1976
Werner Sombart's 'Why Is There No Socialism in the United States?

' examines the unique factors preventing the rise of socialism in America.

Sombart analyzes the high standard of living, social mobility, and political structure that differentiate the U.S.

from Europe.

He argues that American workers had opportunities and a sense of individualism that undermined socialist appeal.

The book explores the impact of immigration, ethnic divisions, and the absence of a feudal past on American society.

Sombart's analysis provides insights into the historical and cultural reasons behind the exceptionalism of American political development.

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as Sombart's most famous tome, in which he takes on Weber's theory head-on.
Episode 1267: Continental Philosophy and Its Origins - Pt. 15 - Werner Sombart (cont.) w/ Thomas777

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