The Differences is Socialism/Communism

[joser03]

I know that there exists different ideologies even within communism and socialism. Does anyone know of any books that explains the differences and similarities of the different communist/socialist factions?

[ComradeRed]

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[Janus]

I know that there exists different ideologies even within communism and socialism.
Socialism is actually a pretty vague word these days but within a larger perspective, communism is a branch of socialism i.e. worker's control/management. However, socialism has now be used mainly to describe democratic socialists or people who want state controlled ownership of the means of production.

Another thread (http://www.revleft.com/index.php?showtopic=62158&hl=+socialism++communism)
Another thread (http://www.revleft.com/index.php?showtopic=59689&hl=+socialism++communism)

As far as books, I don't know of any that concentrate on this topic as this is primarily basic material.

[joser03]

Thanks for the links. Looking for researched books though. I'll check out my local library.